Slow Playing in NLHE

Quite simply, I see slow playing as a way to get more action from your opponents, the way to do this is to check to give them a free card. Obviously this gives your opponents a chance to catch up on your hand(which is what you want) or better your hand. The slow play is a great tool in poker, although should be used sparingly, i would advise to use the play when you have the nuts or very close to it. If your opponent betters your hand, you could be the one throwing away your chips. If you feel yor hand is not the strongest, put out a bet, try to win the pot there and then, remember a small win is better than a big loss. Another thing to remember, as many often forget, checking and calling are very weak moves, where as betting shows strength. I am definatly not discounting the slow play as a move, although I would say be "choosy" of when you apply it.