📊 HUD Stats
VPIP
28-40%
Above average
PFR
22-35%
Above average
AF
3-5
High aggression
3bet%
10-18%
Normal: 6-9%
Cbet F
65-80%
High frequency
Two Types of LAG
- Skilled LAG: Well-balanced. Hard to exploit — GTO approach may be needed
- Spew LAG: Over-bluffs excessively. Call-down strategy generates profit
- Compare WTSD% and W$SD%: high WTSD + low W$SD = spew LAG
- AF 5+ and W$SD under 45% = call down aggressively
⚔️ Exploit Strategy
Core Approach: Call Down + 4-Bet Balance
LAGs bet wide ranges, so calling down with strong hands has high EV. Against frequent 3-bettors, 4-bet bluffs are also effective. Use position to counter-exploit.
- 4-bet balance: Mix in A5s, A4s bluff 4-bets alongside AA/KK vs their 3-bets. Check their Fold to 4-bet
- Wide call range: Call 3-bets with JJ, TT, AQ, KQs in position. Profit postflop against their high c-bet frequency
- Limit limp ISOs: LAGs will raise anyway, so engage them directly rather than isolating limps
- Squeeze works: Squeeze when LAG opens and there's a caller
- Call-down strategy: Call down with top pair+ vs LAG c-bets. Their range is wide with many bluffs
- Check-raise: Check-raise strong hands. LAGs will always c-bet
- Careful floating: Skilled LAGs apply pressure on the turn too — don't over-float
- Donk bets work OOP: Donk strong hands in OOP. Controls pot vs their c-bet frequency
- IP (In Position): Optimal counter — easy to call down, can take free cards. Call wide
- OOP (Out of Position): Very difficult. Play strong hands only. Choose check-call or donk bet
- From BB: Against BTN LAG opens, use strong hands for 3-bet/fold — avoid marginal calls
- From BTN: If LAG is in SB/BB, open wider
🎯 LAG Counter — 3-Bet/4-Bet Range
Range Construction
- Build 4-bet balance against their high 3-bet frequency
- Value 4-bet: AA, KK (QQ situation-dependent)
- Bluff 4-bet: A5s, A4s (A blocker + suited)
- Call: JJ, TT, AQ, KQs (IP only — widen range)
🎮 Cash vs Tournament
Cash Game
- Deep stacks allow LAGs more bluffs — lower your call-down threshold
- Table selection: seat to the left of a LAG to act after them
- Track their Cbet/turn Cbet/river bet frequency with HUD for call-down decisions
Tournament
- LAG under ICM pressure is one of the most dangerous opponents. Be aware of call costs
- Near the bubble, handle LAG attacks tightly — prioritize loss prevention
- At the final table, fold marginal hands vs LAG rather than 3-betting
⚠️ Common Mistakes
What NOT to Do
- Folding everything to LAG: That's exactly what they want — call down to counter
- Bluffing skilled LAGs: Skilled LAGs catch bluffs well
- Calling OOP with weak hands: OOP call-downs hand positional advantage to the LAG
- Too small 4-bets: 4-bet to appropriate sizing vs LAGs (roughly 3x their 3-bet)