Hi! The common poker term switching gears has a much deeper and broader meaning than many players think. Generally, switching gears is thought of as a response.
For example, if you are playing too tight in a sit n go, then your stack will get short. So, you switch gears from playing too tight to playing looser. In this sense, switching gears is a tactical adjustment.
Another example, is when you play an opposite style - looser or tighter - against a particular opponent, or against a particular table texture. These examples are all tactical playing style adjustments.
And, then there is the matter of strategic playing style adjustment - taking switching gears to the next level.
Strategic playing style adjustment is a playing style all its own. It is the style of unpredictability - of doing the least expected, and the unexpected.
Unpredictability is a virtual state of switching gears, all with the purpose of creating surprise and confusion among your opponents. It is the ultimate weapon of deception.
Playing unpredictably is a double threat. First, your opponents cannot get a read on you. And second, they will thus fear you. Both of which are huge poker advantages.
Read my article, The Unpredictable Successful Sit 'n' Go Tournament Player, for more thoughts on becoming unpredictable.
Thanks and Good Luck!
R. Steve McCollum
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