In more detail, a backdoor draw occurs when a player is one card short on both the flop and turn to complete a hand, relying on specific cards being dealt on both the turn and river to improve their hand. It’s generally considered a weaker draw because it requires two cards rather than one, making it less likely to hit, but still possible.
Backdoor Draw Poker Example
For example, if a player holds two hearts and the flop shows one heart, they would need two more hearts on the turn and river to complete a backdoor flush.