If the flop C-Bet doesn't work what should one do especially when OOP after 3-Betting pre-flop from blinds. Its a 3-Bet pot so have to assume opponents with tighter ranges.
What would be the ideal play in a 3-Bet pot when you have initiative and don't hit the flop. Should I reduce my C-Bet frequency? I feel if I don't C-Bet and am OOP he's gonna bet, when IP he'll bet turn. I do C-Bet a lot when I 3-Bet AK pre-flop unless the board is very heavy. Here C-Bets sometimes work and sometimes don't.
On a Q83r board people hit hands like AQ,KQ and don't give up. On a 269r kind of board a C-Bet rarely works since the opponent could have an overpair and would call. Its worst when I'm OOP and get floated left right and center. If I don't 2nd barrell then its pretty obvious i have AK and didn't hit anything and the opponent makes a bet if he has a medium pair. A normal 2/3 pot sized bet and I feel committed on the turn if I 2nd Barrell.
You 3-Bet someone with AK, enter the flop and hit nothing.