29 Bridge Practice Hands

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Suit Games (4 of 20)

Expert players have advanced bidding systems that enable them to bid the slam, making 13 tricks Expert players have advanced bidding systems that enable them to bid the slam, making 13 tricks

Game - Spades; responder changes suit and makes 12 tricks Game - Spades; responder changes suit and makes 12 tricks

A very lively auction. Is your spade queen enough to bid 3NT A very lively auction. Is your spade queen enough to bid 3NT

Game - Trying for overtricks Game - Trying for overtricks

Choose between a finesse or playing for the drop Members Only

Only a part game in NoTrumps but game in a suit Members Only

Counting opponents discards in the diamond suit helps in making this contract Members Only

Game in a major suit found after a club suit opening Members Only

Game in hearts however you can make slam, even without the spade ace Members Only

Refusing to bid NoTrumps and ending up in game in a minor suit Members Only

Counting cards as they are played is the key to optimising tricks Members Only

Holding three suits of 4 cards each what's your first bid? Members Only

Game in a major suit making an overtrick Members Only

Tricky to make despite your points, can you make your contract Members Only

With 6 cards in trumps in 1 hand you don't lose control of the trump suit Members Only

Finesses give you overtricks if you make them the right way Members Only

You need to develop 2 more winning tricks to make your contract with only 1 entry Members Only

Bidding a 2 suited hand Members Only

Find the perfect contract with two 6 card majors and 25 points Members Only

The value of long side suits-If you don't draw trumps, you can make 13 tricks Members Only

Part-Games in a Suit (4 of 22)

Part game but the opposition compete - who wins the contract Part game but the opposition compete - who wins the contract

In the post mortem, partner will probably say 'with a 6 card spade suit you can bid at the 1 level! In the post mortem, partner will probably say 'with a 6 card spade suit you can bid at the 1 level!

To make your contract with ducking, finessing and leading low To make your contract with ducking, finessing and leading low

Not enough TP for game but you make your contract if you finesse and ruff Not enough TP for game but you make your contract if you finesse and ruff

Practice cross ruffing using small trumps in dummy as entries Members Only

Do you have the self discipline to stop bidding when there is no fit? Members Only

Competing over oppositions takeout double and the opposition steal a ruff Members Only

Know when to stop bidding to avoid trouble, part game contract Members Only

Remember to stop playing trumps after they've all been drawn out you will have 2 trumps in dummy and 1 in your hand Members Only

With minimum points should you bid game? Members Only

Practice the finesse and dropping opposition queens Members Only

Learn to say 'Pass' self discipline and stopping bidding even though you find a fit Members Only

Conserve entries into dummy for the best results Members Only

How strongly should you keep on bidding against the opposition Members Only

Partner prefers your spades and developing an entry is crucial Members Only

Squeeze the diamonds for best results Members Only

You can make overtricks with good declarer play Members Only

Overcall both of your suits to find the best contract Members Only

A Total misfit - Can you make 10 tricks with a 6 losing trick count? Members Only

No matter what you do you can't escape being in a contract Members Only

Don't be lazy and leave your partner in the NoTrump contract, you will be punished Members Only

Don't draw all your trumps at once Members Only

Games in NoTrump (5 of 14)

Game in NoTrumps Game in NoTrumps

Is your holding in the oppositions suit strong enough for a 3NT contract? Is your holding in the oppositions suit strong enough for a 3NT contract?

Sometimes in Bridge you can make contracts with far less points than the rules state Sometimes in Bridge you can make contracts with far less points than the rules state

Game in No Trumps gives the best score Game in No Trumps gives the best score

Practice The Stayman convention and The Gerber convention in 1 game Practice The Stayman convention and The Gerber convention in 1 game

You do not have the minimum distribution requirement of a doubleton in every suit Members Only

Partner overbids and you need to carefully manage your entries to make Members Only

Makes 6D and 5C and 3NT Members Only

A nice little 3NT contract but you need to decide your line of play Members Only

Making over tricks with good declarer play Members Only

The opposition don't lead hearts - a gift for you Members Only

Lots of points and a 7 card Major suit, but who dares to bid NoTrumps Members Only

3NT - is there a way to play this hand to make your contract? Members Only

Squeezing Hearts you notice the opponent's discard JH promoting your 10H Members Only

Part-Games in NoTrump (2 of 7)

Unblocking your suit helps you make your contract Unblocking your suit helps you make your contract

Making multiple finesses and playing the honor from the short hand first to make your tricks Making multiple finesses and playing the honor from the short hand first to make your tricks

You can make game in No Trumps holding only 23 HCP Members Only

Only a part game in NoTrumps but game in a suit Members Only

Counting cards as they are played is the key to optimising tricks Members Only

Partner invites you to 3NT do you accept - practice a holding up safety play? Members Only

Multiple finesses in order to make this 1 level contract Members Only

Overcalling Practise (5 of 15)

Overcalling and Getting to Game Overcalling and Getting to Game

Sacrifice bidding- the importance of favorable vulnerability Sacrifice bidding- the importance of favorable vulnerability

Finessing twice to make your contract Finessing twice to make your contract

Respond to partners overcall with medium strength hand and three card support Respond to partners overcall with medium strength hand and three card support

Entering the auction with an Overcall Entering the auction with an Overcall

Overcalling, invitational rebids and bidding to game Members Only

Overcall or takeout double, which is best? Members Only

Making a pre-emptive response with a 3 level jump Members Only

Should you respond to partner's overcall and how high can he go? Members Only

Takeout double over a preempt by the opposition Members Only

Competitive bidding by overcalling your major suit Members Only

Overcalling at the 1 level gives you better points Members Only

When a penalty double backfires on the opposition Members Only

How high can you bid before you lose Members Only

A nice little tricky hand to play after you overcall Members Only

Games Using Takeout Doubles (4 of 7)

Think about how to make overtricks Think about how to make overtricks

Takeout double - delay drawing trumps to make 12 tricks Takeout double - delay drawing trumps to make 12 tricks

Responding to partner's takeout double showing strength Responding to partner's takeout double showing strength

Takeout double, sometimes you need to decide which is your least dishonest bid Members Only

Make a takeout double to find a part game in diamonds Members Only

If you overcall at your first bid partner does not know about your 16 HCP and you do not get to game Members Only

Takeout doubles, supporting partner's response Members Only

Slams (2 of 12)

6NT, 6C or 5D with the opposition overcalling and being irritating 6NT, 6C or 5D with the opposition overcalling and being irritating

After a strong 2 opening bid responding to a Stayman After a strong 2 opening bid responding to a Stayman

With only 19 points -several plays needed to make a slam contract with inadequate points Members Only

Which Ace asking convention should you use with this hand - Gerber or Blackwood? Members Only

Use the Blackwood convention to bid a minimum points slam is it on or off? Members Only

A minimal points small slam using Blackwood Members Only

Using point count and ace asking to find slam Members Only

Practice bidding conventions to reach a slam contract Members Only

Bid and play a grand slam Members Only

With 27 HCP this hand can makes slam - but should you dare to bid it? Members Only

Use the Blackwood convention to explore slam. Small Slam or Grand Slam Members Only

Punish opponents with a redouble 'XX' Members Only

6C,6H and 6NT all make Members Only

Defensive Play (4 of 18)

Defensive play making a penalty double Defensive play making a penalty double

Two light doubled and vulnerable is worth more than game in hearts Two light doubled and vulnerable is worth more than game in hearts

The secret to a good opening lead! The secret to a good opening lead!

Don't underestimate the importance of a good opening lead. Don't underestimate the importance of a good opening lead.

On defense take 3NT light by returning partners lead suit at the first opportunity Members Only

Take the opposition light with good defensive play Members Only

Overcall or takeout double - sometimes silence is golden Members Only

Weak 2 opening and the opposition overcall 2NT Members Only

Sometimes you get higher scores by taking the opponents light - convert your negative double into a penalty double Members Only

A takeout double is converted into a penalty double by your actions Members Only

It's crucial to make the correct opening lead against a 4S contract Members Only

If you make a penalty double the opponents can bid there way out of trouble Members Only

Don't bid after a takeout double is cancelled by opponents Members Only

Take the opposition light by following opening lead rules... Members Only

On defense you are always trying to create opportunities for the opposition to make a mistake Members Only

After a bid-fest lead a spade and take them light with good defensive plays Members Only

Unblocking the club suit gives you victory. Members Only

Unblocking when following suit takes the opposition light Members Only

Strong Openings (0 of 5)

Practice making a negative response to 2C opening Members Only

Responding to a Stayman bid Members Only

Don't respond to a strong 2NT opener for best results Members Only

Practice making a Stayman Bid after a 2NT opening Members Only

Respond positively to a 2NT opening bid and practice making 3 finesses Members Only

Preemptive Games (0 of 5)

Responding to partners weak 3 bid - when can I? Members Only

Should I open a weak two or a 1 level bid Members Only

Find the correct opening bid for this hand Members Only

Pre-empt and stop the opposition finding their fit Members Only

The opposition can make 4H if you don't pre-empt. But will they bid it? Members Only

Bridge Conventions

Weak 2 opening and the opposition overcall 2NT Members Only Weak 2 opening and the opposition overcall 2NT Members Only

Different Bidding Systems give different Contracts (0 of 12)

If your system is set as Standard American you will sometimes find yourself in a different contract to players who use Acol. These hands are in this section because they are examples of this. Checkout what an Acol Player ends up in by visiting the hands of the day list for Acol players here

On Defense - Lead 4th highest from longest and strongest Members Only

Part game in No Trumps - playing to make 9 or 10 tricks Members Only

Should I open a weak two or a 1 level bid Members Only

Overcalling - you can make 11 tricks (game) in Acol and Standard American but do you bid it? Members Only

Sacrifice bidding with a balancing takeout double or an overcall. Members Only

1NT or 2H what does your system prescribe Members Only

Slam in Acol, but 4H in Standard American Members Only

A tricky hand - how can you get to game Members Only

Opponents in 1NT, or you in 2D - what is the best contract for scoring points Members Only

2NT or 2S the battle of the bidding systems Members Only

You are on defense but lose less when they make it, than being in a contract and going light Members Only

5D makes easily, for 600 points but 4S gets you 620 points. Members Only