AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT:
Barbara Seagram
Master Point Press publishes the work of many terrific bridge writers, and we would like you to get to know some of them a little better. This month, we will focus on the illustrious writer and teacher, Barbara Seagram.
[ Read More ]
BIL LESSON WITH LINDA LEE
On Saturday, September 26th 2009, Linda Lee hosted a practice session on BBO in the Beginner/Intermediate Lounge. Download the PDF from this session, complete with full hand diagrams and a write-up of each practice hand.
TRUMP INDICATORS - SOME OF MY FAVORITES
Many of you have a favorite deck of cards or even several decks which I’m sure give you a great deal of pleasure every time you look at them. I often find myself looking at my collection of trump indicators and cannot describe the joy I derive from it. I never tire of viewing it, appreciating the diversity and creativity of the many pieces.
[ Read More ]
Redoubles
There are many uses for the word “Redouble”. I am only going to give you the simple version of the commonest use of the Redouble. Later on, you can change your use of it or add it to other scenarios.
[ Read More ]
Squander the Queen
We all know the basic high-low signal that we use when defending against a trump suit contract. For example, if West leads the ♥A and East has the ♥Q92, East plays the ♥9 to signal encouragement. West will now continue by leading the ♥K and a third round of ♥ follows to East’s Q. However, East would also signal with the 9 if he had only a doubleton and could ruff the third round of the suit. West does not know when East signals high whether he has the Q or a doubleton in the suit.
[ Read More ]
Having a Fit
Since the dawn of civilization, superstars have dreamt up conventions that help us locate a major-suit fit: Stayman, Michaels Cuebids, and Negative Doubles among many others.
With this in mind, what will you bid when partner opens 1♣ and RHO (right-hand opponent) overcalls 1♦?
[ Read More ]
