Marking hands means flagging specific hands during your session for later review. This ensures you don't forget important spots.
Mark it now, learn from it later
| Reason |
Benefit |
| Memory fades |
Won't remember details later |
| Quick during play |
Just one click/note |
| Systematic |
Builds review habit |
| Focuses review |
Skip boring hands |
| Situation |
Why |
| Big pot you lost |
High EV impact |
| Felt confused |
Didn't know correct play |
| Made a tough decision |
Validate your logic |
| Got a weird line from villain |
Learn from their play |
| Tilted decision |
Study your triggers |
| Situation |
Why |
| Big pot you won |
Could you have won more? |
| Interesting board texture |
Study how it plays |
| Unusual player |
Remember their tendencies |
| Hero call (any result) |
Check your reasoning |
| Method |
Example |
| Built-in tagging |
Color-code or flag |
| Notes field |
"Check river sizing" |
| Star system |
⭐ = needs review |
| Method |
When |
| Jot down hand # |
Quick during play |
| Screenshot |
Visual reference |
| Voice memo |
Between hands |
| Tag |
Meaning |
| 🔴 Red |
Definitely made a mistake |
| 🟡 Yellow |
Unsure, need to study |
| 🟢 Green |
Think I played well, verify |
| 🔵 Blue |
Interesting opponent play |
| Situation |
Why |
| Standard spots |
Waste of time |
| Coolers (AA vs KK) |
No decision to analyze |
| Every losing hand |
Focus on decisions, not results |
| Tip |
How |
| Make it easy |
One-click tagging |
| Do it immediately |
Before next hand |
| Don't overthink |
Quick judgment |
| Set minimum |
Mark at least 3-5 per session |
| Timing |
Action |
| End of session |
Quick 10 min review |
| Next day |
Fresh perspective |
| Weekly |
Deep analysis with solver |
Marking hands during play is essential for effective review. Flag big pots, confusing spots, and tough decisions immediately. Make it a one-click habit. Your future self will thank you when you have a queue of meaningful hands to study.