Marking Hands for Review

Beginner

Definition

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

Why Mark Hands

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

When to Mark a Hand

Always Mark

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

Consider Marking

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

How to Mark Hands

In Tracking Software

Method Example
Built-in tagging Color-code or flag
Notes field "Check river sizing"
Star system ⭐ = needs review

Mental/Quick Notes

Method When
Jot down hand # Quick during play
Screenshot Visual reference
Voice memo Between hands

Tagging Categories

Tag Meaning
🔴 Red Definitely made a mistake
🟡 Yellow Unsure, need to study
🟢 Green Think I played well, verify
🔵 Blue Interesting opponent play

What NOT to Mark

Situation Why
Standard spots Waste of time
Coolers (AA vs KK) No decision to analyze
Every losing hand Focus on decisions, not results

Building the Habit

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

Review Your Marked Hands

Timing Action
End of session Quick 10 min review
Next day Fresh perspective
Weekly Deep analysis with solver

Key Takeaway

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.

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