Tilt
Tilt is a term for a state of mental confusion or frustration in which a poker player knowingly adopts a sub-optimal, over-aggressive strategy. [Wikipedia]
Putting an opponent on tilt or dealing with being on tilt oneself is a very important aspect of poker. Tilt is a relatively frequent occurrence, due to frustration, animosity between players, or simple bad cards. Experienced players recommend learning to recognize that one is experiencing tilt and to avoid allowing it to influence one’s play.
Being on tilt is to be avoided at all costs. Learning to deal with situations that can cause tilt in other players is part of the game that needs mastery. Putting another player on tilt is actually a strategy used by some players. A lot of table talk is aimed on tilting other players. Once a player is on tilt, you should recognize they will not be making solid poker decisions and you must take advantage of that situation. Tilting players are going to give away their chips, either you take them or someone else will.
Avoid Tilt yourself, minimize the effects on tilt on your game (take a walk) but you must use other player’s tilt to your advantage.; it is part of the game.
-This is Beginner’s Poker Blog Post #130
