There hasn't been much discussion in poker books dealing with the topic of playing in a short-handed game; that is, playing against a small number of opponents.

Most Texas hold 'em games are played with nine, 10 or even 11 players seated at the table. In a game like this, you can afford to sit tight and wait for premium hands before entering a pot. Since you have to pay a blind only twice per round, the pressure to play lots of hands just isn't there.