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$22/$55 High Blind Level: Whats important?

I play turbos between 22$ and 55$ on pokerstars. I’m not so confident at the higher blind levels 25/50 and 50/100. So I have some questions:1.) I am the Big Blind, villain opens with mini-raise (2BB) at the levels 25/50 or 50/100. Which calling range would you recommand? Are e.g. K6s, Q6s , A4, small SC calling hands?2.) In case of calling the mini raise, how should I play the flop , if I have:- middle pair- bottom pair- Ace high- a poor draw like a gutshot- air, no outsIn which Situations or against which opponents should ich donk bet, check raise or check call. What do you think about bluff donk betting and bluff check raising on dry board like K72 rainbow?3.) Generally, should I play more or less aggressiv than on the first blind levensTy

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At these blind levels one of

At these blind levels one of you is probably short stacked. If I understand correctly (and it is possible that I don't) the two most important things to consider with these effective stack sizes if how your opponent plays at these stack levels and hand values at this stack level.I would say that the most important thing to consider at this point is how your opponent plays at this effective stack size. You want to play in a manner that takes advantage of your opponent's playing style.Next you want to understand what hands play best at this effective stack size. For example with effective stacks of less than 15 BB, drawing hands are not considered valuable and you would not want to play them unless your opponent plays in a way that would make playing them profitable. At this effective stack size, big cards are consider valuable and you would want to play them.The answer to each of the situations you mentioned would depend on the type of opponent you are playing.P.S. You should check with a professional before accepting and acting on any advice I give.PaulIB_FishingNot qualified to be spitting out advice