Fold to C-Bet from SB

Definition

Fold to C-Bet from SB (abbreviated as Fold to C-Bet SB) is a flop statistical metric that measures the probability of a player folding when facing an opponent's continuation bet (C-Bet) on the flop from the Small Blind (SB). This metric is typically presented as a percentage and is calculated as: number of times the SB folds to a bet on the flop divided by total number of times the SB faces a bet on the flop (excluding special situations like all-ins).

Normal Range and Interpretation

• Very Low Range (< 40%): Indicates that the player is very aggressive from the SB and rarely folds. This may mean the player defends with a wide range or frequently raises the opponent's continuation bet.
• Medium Range (40% - 60%): Typical player range, showing a certain fold rate to continuation bets, but also protecting the blind by calling or raising.
• High Range (> 60%): Indicates that the player tends to fold too often when facing a continuation bet from the SB, potentially being exploitable by frequent C-Bets.

Strategic Significance

• Against Opponents: If you notice an opponent has a high value for this metric (e.g., over 70%), you can increase your continuation bet frequency from the SB to steal more pots.
• Self-Adjustment: If your own metric is too high, you should increase your calling or raising frequency to protect your blind and avoid being frequently exploited by continuation bets.
• Sample Size Note: This metric requires a sufficiently large sample size (typically at least 500 hands) to be statistically meaningful, and is affected by factors such as table dynamics, opponent types, and flop structure.

Related Terms

• C-Bet (Continuation Bet)
• Fold to C-Bet
• SB vs BTN Steal (Small Blind vs Button Steal)
• Defend Blind (Blind Defense)