#Responding to a Raise

Float Strategy Against Raises: Tips for Stealing the Pot After Calling a Raise on the Flop

Floating is a strategy where you call an opponent's bet on the flop with the plan to bet on the turn to steal the pot. When facing an opponent's raise, the floating strategy also applies: call the raise and use the threat of a turn bet. This article explains suitable scenarios, hand selection, execution details, and common mistakes to help you add a bluffing weapon in deep-stack confrontations.