The opportunity to get something for nothing in a freeroll is the most  popular method amongst online players that don't want to make any deposit. In a freeroll there are two great advantages:

1.  Freerolls are a great way to a start a successful bankroll. All you have to do is to be      amongst the winners in a few of these tournaments, collect a small amount of money      and head right to the cash tables. If you put in some time and effort with smart      bankroll management, you can find yourself with a decent bankroll, without any      problem.

2.  Freerolls are certainly a fun way to learn & practice poker , the entrance is free.

     The multi table tournament (MTT) experience will improve your tournament game      skills.

Due to the popularity of freerolls you often find yourself playing against thousands of players hoping to get a slice of the prize pool. You encounter a large part of these players that will stay there to see if lady luck will smile at them, betting with any cards they hold without any rational judgment, or even thinking about playing "real poker". However, you also will encounter maniacs, that you must know how to fight them back. Without this information, you may win few dollars, with a good luck and high cards for a day or two, but when it comes to the l-o-n-g hours of the freeroll tournaments, you'll have to apply this knowledge and  make those long hours into money, good play is a must. Therefore we've gathered for you the freerolls top strategy tips, what should be done at each and every stage of the freeroll:

The beginning of every freeroll tournament is quite frantic and frenzy. As you already know nearly everyone is trying to ride their luck, they will be straight into action, pushing all their chips in the middle of the table with any random cards hoping to double up. In early stages it's highly recommended to play as tight as possible; play it safely without any risks, only with premium hand. Basically, a lot of these luck riders are going to knock themselves out; you don't want to be among them. In difference from real money tournaments, when you want to move to the next stage the formula is to play it wise and loose. Loose doesn't mean to play any random cards and fold when you've migrant hands, however try to limp into more than a few pots with a small pocket pair or even suited connecting cards, incase of lose, don't worry you wouldn't injure and you may even get lucky with the board quite a few times. When lady luck smiles at you don't hesitate to do some double up, of course be cautions when bluffing. When you're holding high pair (like: AA, KK , QQ) try to optimize it and get as much stacks as you can. You will be shocked when you see how many players will "call" your all-in. some people will be keen to lay on the line their chips at the pre-flop with cards like K7, Q9 and even right after the flop they get upset; so you have to maximize your stacks if you hold high cards. When this technique doesn't work for you, you can go to the next freeroll! Keep in mind that this kind of tournament is a great place to bluff since the game is played really loose;
if you try to bluff, definitely you going to be called bye one or two persons if not more.
At this stage you should aim to collect a largest stack as you can or to go to the next game.

Let say that you did applied our technique for the early stage. Theoretically, you should be placed pretty well or you've already lost by now. When in middle stages you need to focus on picking your spots and accumulating chips as much as you can only by getting into every pot you think you can win. Obviously, it doesn't mean you should play low cards or drawing yourself to the river with irrelevant hands; but play smartly and constantly be aware to your position at the table. During this part of the tournament "raise" or "fold" will be your best friend for better or fore worse; calling is required only when it comes to bets. Play premium hands only and try to either steal the blinds or double up on tight players. Make aggressive raises nearly most of the time, of course, don't forget to use your common sense and logical thinking, plus don't bluff except if you can get out of it rewarded. When a short stacked player limping in and you hold high cards, raise him for an "all-in". Watch out not to develop this manner in to a habit, it's great that you're doing well with it, but it can damage your reputation and create you the image of a maniac. When other players clash stay out of it, because if you get in the middle you probably be on fire. Incase you see two player busy with raising and re-raising each other until one of them directed straight out, you should step aside. Normally, if players make more than a few "all-ins" and similar large bets you should "send your apologies" and fold.

Position says almost everything on your hands selection. When in late positions stick to the highest cards (AA, KK, AK) and raise and re-raise continually, even though you should think about "fold" due to all the all-in re-raises with the AK. Mid positions requires a diverse play; raise with hands such as AJ, AQ and QQ suited or not. If someone re-raised you, you should fold. Try to limp in to many pots as you can, achievable from early positions. Play seriously and hold yourself not to be disturbed from what's going around you. Assuming you're playing significant hands, you are almost certainly to have an advantage for most of the time. Remember, generally, that many calls that you make or someone else's, it accomplished out of the rich experience and knowledge.

Being in the final table, what a huge achievement after passing the last previous long stages. You can almost  feel a huge relief towards the ending, still you have one more way to go and your main goal should be - stack, stack, huge stake. This is the crucial moment to gain as fast and as much chips you can. Now, we're going to do a rundown over the probable situation you can come across at this current stage:

Extremely short stack - in simple words, some player will force you to make an "all-in" in the next round of blinds or even by the next bet. You've got only two alternatives: "Fold" or "all -in".

"Fold": first, in case you see that the rest of the players are betting without taking you     in  consideration and not seeing you as a threat. Second, when you see more than two     or three players waiting at the table (the "observers") for a significant cards.

"All-in": when you hold every kind of pocket pair or high face cards and if nobody went     all-in  before you. At this situation it's nothing or everything, so bet aggressively as     you can.

Short stack - this status is not the worst, a few doors will open for you; at list you can be more selective about the cards you going to play with. Keep in mind that any action you take will be involve with a big raise or going all-in. Before you make any "raise" look who made a "call" already - the player with the larger stack or the one with the lower stack; raising at early position is much easier then calling in late position. When holding AA or KK don't hesitate to raise with about a half of your stack or even more.
In case there is over than one all-in, or even one "all-in and a "call" - fold. Limp in towards the "fold" when you hold suited connectors, however, fold immediately when encounter an all-in or a significant raise. In general, limp into pots just if you are attempting to crush someone for his last chips or if there're more the two limpers.

Medium stack - when you have it, you can relax and breath  some cool fresh air, kind of a "middle class". You have the chance to choose which type of player you want to be- the maniac or a super tight one. In case you're going on tight, you can apply the same essential strategy for a short stack but do it with larger raises and more aggression; choose to raise or call when you're holding a wining hand. To sum it up - fold when you've a limiting hand, in contrast play aggressively and intimidate short stacks players. When you choosing to play maniac style, which isn't the most sympathetic; do it wisely when it's the most practical, only at extremely tight table; if all the players are tight, play it wild. Play with any face card, any pair or any connecting cards (even with 1-2 gaps). Always pay attention to your opponents, because in a second a player can show his inside maniac and give you a fight.

Large stack - what a good and wealthy position, now you can really scared all the shorter stacks off. In case you're capable to get them all-in, make every effort to get to a heads up position even with minor cards. If someone limps into the flop, raise him with extra three times the big blind. Don't call to large raises of this kind, except if you have high cards. Suited face cards, an Ace with a small kicker and any pocket pair starting with 88 or above should do. The ultimate situation is to be either the first or the last to act and try to avoid raising from the middle position, of course be picky while doing it. Players will probably raise and re-raised you before you even notice; either set the pace or play only with premium hand.

The grand finale, the last crucial part of the freeroll; it's just you and few more players out there. When you see the others players confront each other let them kick each other out. Don't get in the middle when it comes to serious conflicts, unless you have a really premium hand (AA or KK). On the other hand when there're no aggressive players around do their work instead. You need to have a tough image at the table by this time; there's one thing you can't let it happened- being frightened. Play any pocket pair and even face card with raises of more than a half your stack.

GOOD LUCK AT THE TABLES!!!