trouble hand no 6: A-J

A-J is ideal for winning small pots but destined to lose big ones unless uou make a straight, flush or two pair. if the flop comes,say, A-8-3, and your oponent makes a big bet,you ll be forced to play a guessing game. does he have A-K or A-Q? did he flop two pair or maybe three of a kind? unfortunately, with A-J you ll often be guessing more and winning less.