Playing a Small Pair

In modern society having a small pair is something that pop-culture says can be dealt with using either some potent self-esteem building exercises or a really good plastic surgeon. In the sport of poker a small pair can be just as vexing as it can in the world dominated by much more prodigious and occasionally augmented pairs. The temptation with any pair is to drive as many people out of the hand and leave your cards facing as little competition as possible. This is especially true for people who are sitting in a late position.