Different people use different styles of play in tournaments. Some play aggressively, some play with a lot of patience, others use a mix of the two strategies depending on the state of play. While there are many poker strategies you can use to improve your game, the only way to be successful in the long run is to play a lot and practice a lot.
If you are a beginner, play a lot of freeroll poker to get used to tournament style gaming. Study how others play their hands in our poker hand rankings page. Learn to read the state of play and the style of other players. Be observant. Don’t be in a hurry to go all-in.
When you are playing with a buy-in, don’t play too loose. Take time to read the table. Learn how to play in different position and with different pocket cards. It takes a lot of time and patience to get good at poker. So, keep playing and keep enjoying. All the best.