The $2/$5 maniac 3-betting light preflop has a wide range - suited connectors, suited aces, Broadway hands - but he's not capped. He has premiums in there too. Don't overcorrect and assume he's always bluffing.

Why they do it

$2/$5 maniacs have seen enough poker to know 3-betting light is theoretically correct. They just apply it too often. The mistake is assuming his range is all bluffs. It's wide, not capped. That's a different problem.

The adjustment

4-bet or fold. Calling in position with hands that play well postflop is fine. Don't call out of position trying to outplay him - that's exactly where he wants you.

What it's worth

Calling 3-bets out of position with KJo or QTo against a maniac is a consistent money-loser. Fold or 4-bet. Stay out of the middle.