Top 10 Poker Mistakes Beginners Make at the Table
Avoid the biggest beginner poker leaks with 10 mistakes that quietly drain chips—and learn how to stop paying off too often.
Poker With Fred
Sharper play, every hand. Friendly poker coaching, drills and community for players going from "knows the rules" to "wins the session".
What you'll get
Coaching that meets you where you are
Beginners, home-game regulars, weekend grinders — Fred starts with what you actually do at the table, not a textbook chart.
Strategy that sticks
Hand reviews, focused drills and plain-English explanations. You'll know why a play works, not just that the solver liked it.
A community to study with
Swap hand histories, ask questions, talk through tricky spots. The newsletter is the front door — kind, sharp, no flame wars.
Where to find us
Three weekly games across Barooga and Cobram. New players welcome — every time.
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Common questions
I'm a complete beginner — is this for me?
Absolutely. We start from first principles — what hands play well, why position matters, how to think about pots — and build from there. No jargon firehose, no judgement.
Cash games or tournaments?
Both. The fundamentals overlap more than people think, and Fred coaches each format on its own terms — the maths is the same, the pressure is not.
How do sessions work?
One-on-one over video with hand history reviews, drills tailored to where you actually leak chips, and a follow-up summary you can study between sessions.
Can I join the community without booking coaching?
Yes — the newsletter is free, friendly, and full of bite-sized strategy. Sign up below and you're in.