A good player considers all elements of the hand before making a play. Here are the basic elements:
I. What's the status of the tournament?
2. Flow many players are at your table'?
3. Who are the players at your table?
4. How does your stack compare to the blinds and antes?
5. How big are the other stacks at your table'?
6. Where do you sit in relation to the aggressive and passive players"
7. What bets have been made in front of you?
8. How many active players are left after you act?
9. What are the pot odds'?
10. What is your position at the table after the flop?
11. What are your cards?
