Double barrel

Basic Definition

A double barrel refers to betting on two consecutive streets.

Specific Situation

• The flop comes , and you have in your hand. You make a continuation bet (C-bet) on the flop, and your opponent calls. Then, when the turn brings a , betting again is called a double barrel.

Important Information

• The effectiveness of a double barrel can vary greatly depending on the opponent's range and the board texture. If the opponent calls with a weak range on the flop, there's a higher chance of making them fold on the turn.
• Avoid meaningless double-barreling. You should refrain from it when the opponent is likely to have a strong hand or when the board favors the opponent.

Examples of Term Usage

"I made a continuation bet on the flop, but since the opponent seemed weak, I fired a double barrel on the turn to apply more pressure."