Semi-Bluff

strategy

Bluffing with a hand that can improve.

Best of both worlds: fold equity now plus equity if called. Flush draws, straight draws, and combo draws are textbook semi-bluffs.

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.