Suited connectors call for a good position in the field. If you have a small stack on a preflop and you are in an early or mid position, fold. This will help you keep the chips. If there will be some limpers, you may want to make a move in late position.

Remember that you are not hoping for a pair or two but a flush or a straight. Getting pairs may place you in trouble. Always keep in mind why you are playing suited connectors.

You have a bigger space in the game if you have a large or just an average stack. You can play some small raises during the early and mid positions. When a player after you raises on top of your bet, in most cases you need to fold. If a smaller stack player re-raises, then you can call but you have to know up to how much are you willing to risk.

During late positions and you have a favorable stack of chips, you can dictate the game and steal some pots.

On flop play when you have a small stack, look if you have a chance for a straight or a flush. If you have an open ended chance for a straight, it is most of the time wise to fold.

If you have a good chance to hit a flush, depending on the size of the bet, it will be wise to call. In case a bet is made against you and you have the straight or flush draw, by all means play the hand with a re-raise or all in. There’s a good chance for good money – but keep in mind you’re getting the right odds. Also – pre-flop, your Queen Jack of Spades is much stronger than your deuce four of diamonds. Understand this!

When you have a big or average stack during flop play, you have all the means to bully players around. Watch out though for the strategies of other players that might disguise their hand and overplay you – everyone can pick up pocket aces!