Linear

strategy

A range that includes the strongest hands by equity, top-down.

Opposite of polarised. Linear ranges merge value and decent-but-not-great hands. Easier to play but more exploitable.

See also

Bluff
Betting or raising with a weak hand to make opponents fold.
Check-Raise
Checking, then raising after an opponent bets.
Fold Equity
The value gained from the chance opponents fold to your bet.
GTO
A mathematically unexploitable strategy.