Every once in a while, there are those moments when no one seems to want to bet. Mainly because no one has a hand worth betting on. If you find yourself in a proper table position, you may want to consider Stealing the Blind!
As is always the case with poker, whatever fun tricks you learn to do, you also have to learn to defend against others doing to you. You're not the only one to know about stealing the blind!
DEFINITIONWHEN TO DO ITWHEN NOT TO DO IT
By contrast, you need to be a little more leery of making attempted steal when a player other than the blinds has called. Also, stealing from a player who has proven to be fairly aggressive is more likely to go along for the ride and defend against a steal, even if their hand is of a quality worth calling.
PROTECTING AGAINST IT