Last week, I discussed why and how we should get comfortable with playing wider ranges from the big blind. This week, I will address the same concept, only I will focus on small blind play.
How Often Should We Defend the Small Blind?
When I am in the small blind, I cannot widen my ranges as much to profit from loose opens for several reasons. First, I can't defend by calling too widely because the price is not as good even in cases where my call entices the big blind to come along as well.
Let's say I am in the small blind facing a steal attempt from the cutoff in a nine-handed multi-table tournament with antes that are 10 percent the size of the big blind.