Poker glossary
Whipsaw
Whipsaw is applying alternating aggression to confuse opponents.
Full explanation
Whipsaw is applying alternating aggression to confuse opponents.
Explanation. You may bet aggressively one street, slow‑down the next, then re‑raise—creating unpredictable lines. It disrupts opponent pattern recognition. Recognizing whipsaw play helps anticipate erratic aggression and adjust response ranges accordingly.