TWiB Lesson #544 (4 of 9)
When constructing a system to allow us to bid over these weak 1NT openings we need to take a different approach than bidding over a strong 1NT opening. Thus, we construct our bidding system to allow us to explore game and make constructive bids, not just be destructive.
TWiB Lesson #545 (5 of 9)
After partner opens 1NT, we have a good structure for using our bids efficiently to describe our hand to partner. But when the opponents interfere in our auction, we lose some of this valuable bidding space and need to change our approach in order to deal with their interference.
TWiB Lesson #546 (6 of 9)
There are many systems the opponents play in order to interfere over our 1NT opening bid, but almost all of these systems use the 3-level (actually 2NT+) for the same meanings – 2NT as a weak bid showing both minors and 3-level bids as weak with a long suit, preemptive. It is important that you and partner are on the same page for how to deal with this higher-level interference.
TWiB Lesson #547 (7 of 9)
When we open the bidding with 1NT if an opponent makes a penalty double, we are less likely to be we are usually looking to escape from a 1NT contract and attempt to find some safer place to play. This safe place will hopefully be our largest fit or a long suit in the weak hand (in Responder’s hand). In order to find this place to play we need to look at how Responder’s bidding options change after a penalty double.
TWiB Lesson #548 (8 of 9)
Lebensohl is an excellent system for dealing with interference over our 1NT opening bids. But Lebensohl has some flaws. In Lebensohl auctions we will often play the hand from the “wrong” side (Responder’s side.) Another flaw in Lebensohl relates to Responder’s strength. Responder often has three strengths (buckets) let’s see how Transfer Lebensohl is an upgrade to this.
TWiB Lesson #386 (1 of 8)
WEven when you have enough immediate winners to make your contract there is still a skill in taking the tricks in the proper order. Here we look at how we manage our transportation to do so the best we can. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #387 (2 of 8)
A large part of taking tricks in NT contracts is develop tricks beyond our basic immediate winners. Here we look at how we accomplish this. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #388 (3 of 8)
This week we look at another of our core trick taking tools, the finesse. Here we see how we can use this tool in a variety of different ways.(Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #389 (4 of 8)
Here we look at how to combine our play techniques in NT contracts. Planning our options is a key part of finding good lines of play. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #390 (5 of 8)
Just because you can win the first trick, doesn’t mean you should. Here we look at holdup plays, when to make them and when not too.(Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #391 (6 of 8)
Being in control of each suit and having multiple controls often determines what lies of play we can afford to adopt. Let’s take a look at some common situations.. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #392 (7 of 8)
When declaring getting back and forth between our hand and the dummy is a key part of the play. Here we look at how to manage our transportation. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #393 (8 of 8)
Timing on a hand has to do with the order that you make your plays. Here we look at how to get the timing right so that you can take the most tricks possible. (Video Coming Soon)
