Study tools beyond the tracker — videos, coaching, solvers — can accelerate your improvement, but using them effectively requires a plan.
Types of Study Tools
Training videos: pre-recorded content from winning players. Good for learning new concepts and seeing expert thought processes.
Coaching: personalized feedback on your game. The fastest improvement method but the most expensive.
Solvers (GTO tools): calculate mathematically optimal strategies. Essential for advanced players but overkill for beginners.
Study groups: peer discussion and accountability. Free and highly effective.
How to Use Each Tool
Videos: watch actively (pause, think, predict). Don’t binge passively.
Coaching: prepare specific hands and questions before each session.
Solvers: start with common spots (BTN open ranges, c-bet frequencies). Don’t try to memorize every spot.
Study groups: meet weekly. Each member brings 3-5 hands to discuss.
Common Study Mistakes
Studying too many topics at once (focus on one leak at a time)
Not applying what you learn (study → play → review → adjust)
Spending more time studying than playing (the ratio should be ~20% study, 80% play)
Building Your Study Plan
Week 1-2: identify biggest leak through tracker analysis
Week 3-4: study that specific topic intensively
Week 5-6: apply in play and measure results
