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Practice Hands
NOTE: If you are playing Bridge in the UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand, choose the 'Acol' option. Anywhere else in the world, choose 'Standard American'.
Previous Bridge 'HAND OF THE DAY' Lessons (members only)
Suit Games
Game - responder has no support for openers first bid
Game - responder has no support for openers first bid
Game - responder has no support for openers first bid Members Only
Game - responder has no support for openers first bid Members Only
In Spades or Hearts
In Spades or Hearts
In Spades or Hearts Members Only
In Spades or Hearts Members Only
Using the law of total tricks with 10 trump cards between you you should compete
Using the law of total tricks with 10 trump cards between you you should compete
Using the law of total tricks with 10 trump cards between you you should compete Members Only
Using the law of total tricks with 10 trump cards between you you should compete Members Only
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
Expert players have advanced bidding systems that enable them to bid the slam, making 13 tricks Members Only
Expert players have advanced bidding systems that enable them to bid the slam, making 13 tricks Members Only
Game - Spades; responder changes suit and makes 12 tricks
Game - Spades; responder changes suit and makes 12 tricks
Game - Spades; responder changes suit and makes 12 tricks Members Only
Game - Spades; responder changes suit and makes 12 tricks Members Only
A very lively auction. Is your spade queen enough to bid 3NT
A very lively auction. Is your spade queen enough to bid 3NT
A very lively auction. Is your spade queen enough to bid 3NT Members Only
A very lively auction. Is your spade queen enough to bid 3NT Members Only
Game - Trying for overtricks
Game - Trying for overtricks
Game - Trying for overtricks Members Only
Game - Trying for overtricks Members Only
Single raises all the way to game
Single raises all the way to game
Single raises all the way to game Members Only
Single raises all the way to game Members Only
Holding 2 five card majors, you were counting and knew this would happen weren't you
Holding 2 five card majors, you were counting and knew this would happen weren't you
Holding 2 five card majors, you were counting and knew this would happen weren't you Members Only
Holding 2 five card majors, you were counting and knew this would happen weren't you Members Only
How do you play a hand when the opposition hold more trump cards than you do
How do you play a hand when the opposition hold more trump cards than you do
How do you play a hand when the opposition hold more trump cards than you do Members Only
How do you play a hand when the opposition hold more trump cards than you do Members Only
Choose between a finesse or playing for the drop
Choose between a finesse or playing for the drop
Choose between a finesse or playing for the drop Members Only
Choose between a finesse or playing for the drop Members Only
Only a part game in NoTrumps but game in a suit
Only a part game in NoTrumps but game in a suit
Only a part game in NoTrumps but game in a suit 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
Counting opponents discards in the diamond suit helps in making this contract
Counting opponents discards in the diamond suit helps in making this contract 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
Game in a major suit found after a club suit opening
Game in a major suit found after a club suit opening Members Only
Game in a major suit found after a club suit opening Members Only
Which major suit will you choose?
Which major suit will you choose?
Which major suit will you choose? Members Only
Which major suit will you choose? Members Only
Game in hearts however you can make slam, even without the spade ace
Game in hearts however you can make slam, even without the spade ace
Game in hearts however you can make slam, even without the spade ace 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
Refusing to bid NoTrumps and ending up in game in a minor suit
Refusing to bid NoTrumps and ending up in game in a minor suit 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
Counting cards as they are played is the key to optimising tricks
Counting cards as they are played is the key to optimising tricks 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?
Holding three suits of 4 cards each what's your first bid?
Holding three suits of 4 cards each what's your first bid? Members Only
Holding three suits of 4 cards each what's your first bid? Members Only
Game in a major suit making an overtrick
Game in a major suit making an overtrick
Game in a major suit making an overtrick Members Only
Game in a major suit making an overtrick Members Only
Tricky to make despite your points, can you make your contract
Tricky to make despite your points, can you make your contract
Tricky to make despite your points, can you make your contract 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
With 6 cards in trumps in 1 hand you don't lose control of the trump suit
With 6 cards in trumps in 1 hand you don't lose control of the trump suit 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
Finesses give you overtricks if you make them the right way
Finesses give you overtricks if you make them the right way 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
You need to develop 2 more winning tricks to make your contract with only 1 entry
You need to develop 2 more winning tricks to make your contract with only 1 entry 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
Bidding a 2 suited hand
Bidding a 2 suited hand Members Only
Bidding a 2 suited hand Members Only
Find the perfect contract with two 6 card majors and 25 points
Find the perfect contract with two 6 card majors and 25 points
Find the perfect contract with two 6 card majors and 25 points 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
The value of long side suits-If you don't draw trumps, you can make 13 tricks
The value of long side suits-If you don't draw trumps, you can make 13 tricks 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
Part game but the opposition compete - who wins the contract
Part game but the opposition compete - who wins the contract
Part game but the opposition compete - who wins the contract Members Only
Part game but the opposition compete - who wins the contract Members Only
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!
In the post mortem, partner will probably say 'with a 6 card spade suit you can bid at the 1 level! Members Only
In the post mortem, partner will probably say 'with a 6 card spade suit you can bid at the 1 level! Members Only
To make your contract with ducking, finessing and leading low
To make your contract with ducking, finessing and leading low
To make your contract with ducking, finessing and leading low Members Only
To make your contract with ducking, finessing and leading low Members Only
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
Not enough TP for game but you make your contract if you finesse and ruff Members Only
Not enough TP for game but you make your contract if you finesse and ruff Members Only
Practice cross ruffing using small trumps in dummy as entries
Practice cross ruffing using small trumps in dummy as entries
Practice cross ruffing using small trumps in dummy as entries Members Only
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?
Do you have the self discipline to stop bidding when there is no fit?
Do you have the self discipline to stop bidding when there is no fit? 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
Competing over oppositions takeout double and the opposition steal a ruff
Competing over oppositions takeout double and the opposition steal a ruff 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
Know when to stop bidding to avoid trouble, part game contract
Know when to stop bidding to avoid trouble, part game contract 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
Remember to stop playing trumps after they've all been drawn out you will have 2 trumps in dummy and 1 in your hand
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
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?
With minimum points should you bid game?
With minimum points should you bid game? Members Only
With minimum points should you bid game? Members Only
Practice the finesse and dropping opposition queens
Practice the finesse and dropping opposition queens
Practice the finesse and dropping opposition queens 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
Learn to say 'Pass' self discipline and stopping bidding even though you find a fit
Learn to say 'Pass' self discipline and stopping bidding even though you find a fit 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
Conserve entries into dummy for the best results
Conserve entries into dummy for the best results Members Only
Conserve entries into dummy for the best results Members Only
How strongly should you keep on bidding against the opposition
How strongly should you keep on bidding against the opposition
How strongly should you keep on bidding against the opposition Members Only
How strongly should you keep on bidding against the opposition Members Only
Partner prefers your spades and developing an entry is crucial
Partner prefers your spades and developing an entry is crucial
Partner prefers your spades and developing an entry is crucial Members Only
Partner prefers your spades and developing an entry is crucial Members Only
Squeeze the diamonds for best results
Squeeze the diamonds for best results
Squeeze the diamonds for best results Members Only
Squeeze the diamonds for best results Members Only
You can make overtricks with good declarer play
You can make overtricks with good declarer play
You can make overtricks with good declarer play Members Only
You can make overtricks with good declarer play Members Only
Overcall both of your suits to find the best contract
Overcall both of your suits to find the best contract
Overcall both of your suits to find the best contract 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?
A Total misfit - Can you make 10 tricks with a 6 losing trick count?
A Total misfit - Can you make 10 tricks with a 6 losing trick count? 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
No matter what you do you can't escape being in a contract
No matter what you do you can't escape being in a contract 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
Don't be lazy and leave your partner in the NoTrump contract, you will be punished
Don't be lazy and leave your partner in the NoTrump contract, you will be punished 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
Don't draw all your trumps at once
Don't draw all your trumps at once Members Only
Don't draw all your trumps at once Members Only
Games in NoTrump
Game in NoTrumps
Game in NoTrumps
Game in NoTrumps Members Only
Game in NoTrumps Members Only
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?
Is your holding in the oppositions suit strong enough for a 3NT contract? Members Only
Is your holding in the oppositions suit strong enough for a 3NT contract? Members Only
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
Sometimes in Bridge you can make contracts with far less points than the rules state Members Only
Sometimes in Bridge you can make contracts with far less points than the rules state Members Only
Game in No Trumps gives the best score
Game in No Trumps gives the best score
Game in No Trumps gives the best score Members Only
Game in No Trumps gives the best score Members Only
Practice The Stayman convention and The Gerber convention in 1 game
Practice The Stayman convention and The Gerber convention in 1 game
Practice The Stayman convention and The Gerber convention in 1 game Members Only
Practice The Stayman convention and The Gerber convention in 1 game Members Only
You do not have the minimum distribution requirement of a doubleton in every suit
You do not have the minimum distribution requirement of a doubleton in every suit
You do not have the minimum distribution requirement of a doubleton in every suit Members Only
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
Partner overbids and you need to carefully manage your entries to make
Partner overbids and you need to carefully manage your entries to make Members Only
Partner overbids and you need to carefully manage your entries to make Members Only
Makes 6D and 5C and 3NT
Makes 6D and 5C and 3NT
Makes 6D and 5C and 3NT Members Only
Makes 6D and 5C and 3NT Members Only
A nice little 3NT contract but you need to decide your line of play
A nice little 3NT contract but you need to decide your line of play
A nice little 3NT contract but you need to decide your line of play 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
Making over tricks with good declarer play
Making over tricks with good declarer play Members Only
Making over tricks with good declarer play Members Only
The opposition don't lead hearts - a gift for you
The opposition don't lead hearts - a gift for you
The opposition don't lead hearts - a gift for you 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
Lots of points and a 7 card Major suit, but who dares to bid NoTrumps
Lots of points and a 7 card Major suit, but who dares to bid NoTrumps 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?
3NT - is there a way to play this hand to make your contract?
3NT - is there a way to play this hand to make your contract? 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
Squeezing Hearts you notice the opponent's discard JH promoting your 10H
Squeezing Hearts you notice the opponent's discard JH promoting your 10H Members Only
Squeezing Hearts you notice the opponent's discard JH promoting your 10H Members Only
Part-Games in NoTrump
Unblocking your suit helps you make your contract
Unblocking your suit helps you make your contract
Unblocking your suit helps you make your contract Members Only
Unblocking your suit helps you make your contract Members Only
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
Making multiple finesses and playing the honor from the short hand first to make your tricks Members Only
Making multiple finesses and playing the honor from the short hand first to make your tricks Members Only
You can make game in No Trumps holding only 23 HCP
You can make game in No Trumps holding only 23 HCP
You can make game in No Trumps holding only 23 HCP Members Only
You can make game in No Trumps holding only 23 HCP Members Only
Only a part game in NoTrumps but game in a suit
Only a part game in NoTrumps but game in a suit
Only a part game in NoTrumps but game in a suit 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
Counting cards as they are played is the key to optimising tricks
Counting cards as they are played is the key to optimising tricks 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?
Partner invites you to 3NT do you accept - practice a holding up safety play?
Partner invites you to 3NT do you accept - practice a holding up safety play? 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
Multiple finesses in order to make this 1 level contract
Multiple finesses in order to make this 1 level contract Members Only
Multiple finesses in order to make this 1 level contract Members Only
Overcalling Practise
Overcalling and Getting to Game
Overcalling and Getting to Game
Overcalling and Getting to Game Members Only
Overcalling and Getting to Game Members Only
Sacrifice bidding- the importance of favorable vulnerability
Sacrifice bidding- the importance of favorable vulnerability
Sacrifice bidding- the importance of favorable vulnerability Members Only
Sacrifice bidding- the importance of favorable vulnerability Members Only
Finessing twice to make your contract
Finessing twice to make your contract
Finessing twice to make your contract Members Only
Finessing twice to make your contract Members Only
Respond to partners overcall with medium strength hand and three card support
Respond to partners overcall with medium strength hand and three card support
Respond to partners overcall with medium strength hand and three card support Members Only
Respond to partners overcall with medium strength hand and three card support Members Only
Entering the auction with an Overcall
Entering the auction with an Overcall
Entering the auction with an Overcall Members Only
Entering the auction with an Overcall Members Only
Overcalling, invitational rebids and bidding to game
Overcalling, invitational rebids and bidding to game
Overcalling, invitational rebids and bidding to game Members Only
Overcalling, invitational rebids and bidding to game Members Only
Overcall or takeout double, which is best?
Overcall or takeout double, which is best?
Overcall or takeout double, which is best? Members Only
Overcall or takeout double, which is best? Members Only
Making a pre-emptive response with a 3 level jump
Making a pre-emptive response with a 3 level jump
Making a pre-emptive response with a 3 level jump 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?
Should you respond to partner's overcall and how high can he go?
Should you respond to partner's overcall and how high can he go? 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
Takeout double over a preempt by the opposition
Takeout double over a preempt by the opposition Members Only
Takeout double over a preempt by the opposition Members Only
Competitive bidding by overcalling your major suit
Competitive bidding by overcalling your major suit
Competitive bidding by overcalling your major suit Members Only
Competitive bidding by overcalling your major suit Members Only
Overcalling at the 1 level gives you better points
Overcalling at the 1 level gives you better points
Overcalling at the 1 level gives you better points Members Only
Overcalling at the 1 level gives you better points Members Only
When a penalty double backfires on the opposition
When a penalty double backfires on the opposition
When a penalty double backfires on the opposition Members Only
When a penalty double backfires on the opposition Members Only
How high can you bid before you lose
How high can you bid before you lose
How high can you bid before you lose Members Only
How high can you bid before you lose Members Only
A nice little tricky hand to play after you overcall
A nice little tricky hand to play after you overcall
A nice little tricky hand to play after you overcall Members Only
A nice little tricky hand to play after you overcall Members Only
Games Using Takeout Doubles
Think about how to make overtricks
Think about how to make overtricks
Think about how to make overtricks Members Only
Think about how to make overtricks Members Only
Takeout double - delay drawing trumps to make 12 tricks
Takeout double - delay drawing trumps to make 12 tricks
Takeout double - delay drawing trumps to make 12 tricks Members Only
Takeout double - delay drawing trumps to make 12 tricks Members Only
Responding to partner's takeout double showing strength
Responding to partner's takeout double showing strength
Responding to partner's takeout double showing strength Members Only
Responding to partner's takeout double showing strength Members Only
Takeout double, sometimes you need to decide which is your least dishonest bid
Takeout double, sometimes you need to decide which is your least dishonest bid
Takeout double, sometimes you need to decide which is your least dishonest bid Members Only
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
Make a takeout double to find a part game in diamonds
Make a takeout double to find a part game in diamonds Members Only
Make a takeout double to find a part game in diamonds Members Only
f you overcall at your first bid partner does not know about your 16 HCP and you do not get to game
f you overcall at your first bid partner does not know about your 16 HCP and you do not get to game
f you overcall at your first bid partner does not know about your 16 HCP and you do not get to game Members Only
f 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
Takeout doubles, supporting partner's response
Takeout doubles, supporting partner's response Members Only
Takeout doubles, supporting partner's response Members Only
Slams
6NT, 6C or 5D with the opposition overcalling and being irritating
6NT, 6C or 5D with the opposition overcalling and being irritating
6NT, 6C or 5D with the opposition overcalling and being irritating Members Only
6NT, 6C or 5D with the opposition overcalling and being irritating Members Only
After a strong 2 opening bid responding to a Stayman
After a strong 2 opening bid responding to a Stayman
After a strong 2 opening bid responding to a Stayman Members Only
After a strong 2 opening bid responding to a Stayman Members Only
With only 19 points -several plays needed to make a slam contract with inadequate points
With only 19 points -several plays needed to make a slam contract with inadequate points
With only 19 points -several plays needed to make a slam contract with inadequate points Members Only
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?
Which Ace asking convention should you use with this hand - Gerber or Blackwood?
Which Ace asking convention should you use with this hand - Gerber or Blackwood? 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?
Use the Blackwood convention to bid a minimum points slam is it on or off?
Use the Blackwood convention to bid a minimum points slam is it on or off? 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
A minimal points small slam using Blackwood
A minimal points small slam using Blackwood Members Only
A minimal points small slam using Blackwood Members Only
Using point count and ace asking to find slam
Using point count and ace asking to find slam
Using point count and ace asking to find slam Members Only
Using point count and ace asking to find slam Members Only
Practice bidding conventions to reach a slam contract
Practice bidding conventions to reach a slam contract
Practice bidding conventions to reach a slam contract Members Only
Practice bidding conventions to reach a slam contract Members Only
Bid and play a grand slam
Bid and play a grand slam
Bid and play a grand slam 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?
With 27 HCP this hand can makes slam - but should you dare to bid it?
With 27 HCP this hand can makes slam - but should you dare to bid it? 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
Use the Blackwood convention to explore slam. Small Slam or Grand Slam
Use the Blackwood convention to explore slam. Small Slam or Grand Slam Members Only
Use the Blackwood convention to explore slam. Small Slam or Grand Slam Members Only
Punish opponents with a redouble 'XX'
Punish opponents with a redouble 'XX'
Punish opponents with a redouble 'XX' Members Only
Punish opponents with a redouble 'XX' Members Only
6C,6H and 6NT all make
6C,6H and 6NT all make
6C,6H and 6NT all make Members Only
6C,6H and 6NT all make Members Only
Defensive Play
Defensive play making a penalty double
Defensive play making a penalty double
Defensive play making a penalty double Members Only
Defensive play making a penalty double Members Only
Two light doubled and vulnerable is worth more than game in hearts
Two light doubled and vulnerable is worth more than game in hearts
Two light doubled and vulnerable is worth more than game in hearts Members Only
Two light doubled and vulnerable is worth more than game in hearts Members Only
The secret to a good opening lead!
The secret to a good opening lead!
The secret to a good opening lead! Members Only
The secret to a good opening lead! Members Only
Don't underestimate the importance of a good opening lead.
Don't underestimate the importance of a good opening lead.
Don't underestimate the importance of a good opening lead. Members Only
Don't underestimate the importance of a good opening lead. Members Only
On defense take 3NT light by returning partners lead suit at the first opportunity
On defense take 3NT light by returning partners lead suit at the first opportunity
On defense take 3NT light by returning partners lead suit at the first opportunity Members Only
On defense take 3NT light by returning partners lead suit at the first opportunity Members Only
Take the opposition light with good defensive play
Take the opposition light with good defensive play
Take the opposition light with good defensive play Members Only
Take the opposition light with good defensive play Members Only
Overcall or takeout double - sometimes silence is golden
Overcall or takeout double - sometimes silence is golden
Overcall or takeout double - sometimes silence is golden Members Only
Overcall or takeout double - sometimes silence is golden Members Only
Weak 2 opening and the opposition overcall 2NT
Weak 2 opening and the opposition overcall 2NT
Weak 2 opening and the opposition overcall 2NT 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
Sometimes you get higher scores by taking the opponents light - convert your negative double into a penalty double
Sometimes you get higher scores by taking the opponents light - convert your negative double into a penalty double 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
A takeout double is converted into a penalty double by your actions
A takeout double is converted into a penalty double by your actions 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
It's crucial to make the correct opening lead against a 4S contract
It's crucial to make the correct opening lead against a 4S contract 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
If you make a penalty double the opponents can bid there way out of trouble
If you make a penalty double the opponents can bid there way out of trouble 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
Don't bid after a takeout double is cancelled by opponents
Don't bid after a takeout double is cancelled by opponents Members Only
Don't bid after a takeout double is cancelled by opponents Members Only
Take the opposition light by following opening lead rules...
Take the opposition light by following opening lead rules...
Take the opposition light by following opening lead rules... 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
On defense you are always trying to create opportunities for the opposition to make a mistake
On defense you are always trying to create opportunities for the opposition to make a mistake 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
After a bid-fest lead a spade and take them light with good defensive plays
After a bid-fest lead a spade and take them light with good defensive plays 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.
Unblocking the club suit gives you victory.
Unblocking the club suit gives you victory. Members Only
Unblocking the club suit gives you victory. Members Only
Unblocking when following suit takes the opposition light
Unblocking when following suit takes the opposition light
Unblocking when following suit takes the opposition light Members Only
Unblocking when following suit takes the opposition light Members Only
Strong Openings
To make your contract be careful to guard the entry to your long diamonds
To make your contract be careful to guard the entry to your long diamonds
To make your contract be careful to guard the entry to your long diamonds Members Only
To make your contract be careful to guard the entry to your long diamonds Members Only
Bid your longest suit and see if partner is interested in game with minimal support
Bid your longest suit and see if partner is interested in game with minimal support
Bid your longest suit and see if partner is interested in game with minimal support Members Only
Bid your longest suit and see if partner is interested in game with minimal support Members Only
Responding to a negative doubles after a strong 2C
Responding to a negative doubles after a strong 2C
Responding to a negative doubles after a strong 2C Members Only
Responding to a negative doubles after a strong 2C Members Only
Practice making a negative response to 2C opening
Practice making a negative response to 2C opening
Practice making a negative response to 2C opening Members Only
Practice making a negative response to 2C opening Members Only
Responding to a Stayman bid
Responding to a Stayman bid
Responding to a Stayman bid Members Only
Responding to a Stayman bid Members Only
Don't respond to a strong 2NT opener for best results
Don't respond to a strong 2NT opener for best results
Don't respond to a strong 2NT opener for best results Members Only
Don't respond to a strong 2NT opener for best results Members Only
Practice making a Stayman Bid after a 2NT opening
Practice making a Stayman Bid after a 2NT opening
Practice making a Stayman Bid after a 2NT opening 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
Respond positively to a 2NT opening bid and practice making 3 finesses
Respond positively to a 2NT opening bid and practice making 3 finesses Members Only
Respond positively to a 2NT opening bid and practice making 3 finesses Members Only
Preemptive Games
Responder has an opening hand and support but you need to squeeze to make this contract
Responder has an opening hand and support but you need to squeeze to make this contract
Responder has an opening hand and support but you need to squeeze to make this contract Members Only
Responder has an opening hand and support but you need to squeeze to make this contract Members Only
Rebidding your pre-emptive long suit
Rebidding your pre-emptive long suit
Rebidding your pre-emptive long suit Members Only
Rebidding your pre-emptive long suit Members Only
Responding to partners weak 3 bid - when can I?
Responding to partners weak 3 bid - when can I?
Responding to partners weak 3 bid - when can I? Members Only
Responding to partners weak 3 bid - when can I? Members Only
Should I open a weak two or a 1 level bid
Should I open a weak two or a 1 level bid
Should I open a weak two or a 1 level bid Members Only
Should I open a weak two or a 1 level bid Members Only
Find the correct opening bid for this hand
Find the correct opening bid for this hand
Find the correct opening bid for this hand Members Only
Find the correct opening bid for this hand Members Only
Pre-empt and stop the opposition finding their fit
Pre-empt and stop the opposition finding their fit
Pre-empt and stop the opposition finding their fit 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?
The opposition can make 4H if you don't pre-empt. But will they bid it?
The opposition can make 4H if you don't pre-empt. But will they bid it? 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
Weak 2 opening and the opposition overcall 2NT
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
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
On Defense - Lead 4th highest from longest and strongest
On Defense - Lead 4th highest from longest and strongest Members Only
On Defense - Lead 4th highest from longest and strongest Members Only
Part game in No Trumps - playing to make 9 or 10 tricks
Part game in No Trumps - playing to make 9 or 10 tricks
Part game in No Trumps - playing to make 9 or 10 tricks 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
Should I open a weak two or a 1 level bid
Should I open a weak two or a 1 level bid 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?
Overcalling - you can make 11 tricks (game) in Acol and Standard American but do you bid it?
Overcalling - you can make 11 tricks (game) in Acol and Standard American but do you bid it? 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.
Sacrifice bidding with a balancing takeout double or an overcall.
Sacrifice bidding with a balancing takeout double or an overcall. Members Only
Sacrifice bidding with a balancing takeout double or an overcall. Members Only
1NT or 2H what does your system prescribe
1NT or 2H what does your system prescribe
1NT or 2H what does your system prescribe Members Only
1NT or 2H what does your system prescribe Members Only
Slam in Acol, but 4H in Standard American
Slam in Acol, but 4H in Standard American
Slam in Acol, but 4H in Standard American Members Only
Slam in Acol, but 4H in Standard American Members Only
A tricky hand - how can you get to game
A tricky hand - how can you get to game
A tricky hand - how can you get to game 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
Opponents in 1NT, or you in 2D - what is the best contract for scoring points
Opponents in 1NT, or you in 2D - what is the best contract for scoring points 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
2NT or 2S the battle of the bidding systems
2NT or 2S the battle of the bidding systems 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
You are on defense but lose less when they make it, than being in a contract and going light
You are on defense but lose less when they make it, than being in a contract and going light 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.
5D makes easily, for 600 points but 4S gets you 620 points.
5D makes easily, for 600 points but 4S gets you 620 points. Members Only
5D makes easily, for 600 points but 4S gets you 620 points. Members Only