Squeezing is a tactic only used in a short-handed game. It's betting when you have a good hand currently, and you suspect another player or players may be on a draw. For example, you have top pair with the best kicker.
Chances are they won't make their draw (be it a straight or a flush draw, etc). Your goal is to limit their pot odds. The above examples are really just examples of bets. If you are playing no limit or pot limit hold em, the whole thinking behind betting becomes radically different.
When you're dealt Aces, Kings, or AK suited, you can and should raise and even re-raise before the flop, no matter your position.
A pair of queens or jacks you have to be a bit more careful with, but the chances are still huge that you are top hand before the flop. Raise and drive out the draw hands, if there are no raises in front of you.
With strong cards (paint suited), look to raise in middle or late position, only if no one has raised before you.
If you raise in middle position and someone in late position re-raises, be careful.
If they're a strong player they probably have you beat in card strength unless they’re bluffing to try and take the blinds and antes.
While bluffing might be a good tactic for some players, it’s not always the way to go. Hard and fast strategies will help you to win in the long run.
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