This is the 2nd in the American Contract Bridge League's series of bridge books for beginning and advancing players. Successfully used by students and teachers for over 20 years, this edition has been
In this book you sit beside me for 90 deals and can compare your decisions with mine. Most of the deals present problems on a level I would call “intermediate.” You won't agree with all my actions; br
The Bridge Guide on Card Combinations is practical because although card combinations can be seen in isolation, a useful way to gain an understanding is to see them in the context of carefully prepared, instructional deals.This is a dynamic Bridge Guide that will improve your declarer play. You'll see how to effectively use Declarer's Plan; combine chances on Declarer's Checklist to increase the odds; and look for card combinations that provide more than a 50% chance. You'll also learn to know when to lead a high card instead of leading toward a high card, and when to watch out for the opponents.About The "Bridge Guide Series"The Bidding, Declarer Play, and Defense Bridge Guides present Five Tips to Simplify one aspect of the game. Part One of the Guides is divided into five segments, each presenting a snapshot, in turn, of each of the five tips. Part Two presents a selection of sixteen instructional deals, designed carefully to illustrate the material in a practical way, so you can
In his original Judgment at Bridge, Mike Lawrence gave us a lot of great advice on how to think at the bridge table. In Judgment at Bridge 2, Mike continues with his guidance on how to approach the ga
With this latest book he has captured (and in understandable words) not only what it takes to win but the way to get there. In his 40 years as an author, editor, analyst and syndicated columnist, Fran
For years, bridge players have complained about getting weak hands. With this Bridge Guide, you'll see the power that lies behind a hand full of little cards. You need a few defensive tools; it starts with knowing the opening lead guidelines and then moves on to ways of using signals to maximize the trick-taking potential of a deal. You'll also be introduced to additional defensive bridge maxims. The format of the book is designed to make the best use of your time. The essential ideas are summarized in Bookmark form on the front and back covers. The odds are excellent that you'll enjoy the game more as a result of having this information at your finger tips.About The "Bridge Guide Series"The Bidding, Declarer Play, and Defense Bridge Guides present Five Tips to Simplify one aspect of the game. Part One of the Guides is divided into five segments, each presenting a snapshot, in turn, of each of the five tips. Part Two presents a selection of sixteen instructional deals, designed
Audrey Grant does it again with an amazing new book, Popular Conventions, the third book in the series, covers everything from playing at a party table to a tournament table. Popular Conventions teach
A full explanation of how to compete when the opponents overcall your partner's notrump opening bid, plus using Lebensohl after the opponents' weak two-bids and opener's reverse bids.
This is the 4th in the American Contract Bridge League's series of bridge books for beginning and advancing players. Successfully used for over 20 years, this edition has been updated to reflect moder
