TWiB Lesson #394 (1 of 8)
Here we look at the fundamentals of Opening Leads — what to lead from different are combinations. (Video Coming Soon)
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 #394 (1 of 8)
Here we look at the fundamentals of Opening Leads — what to lead from different are combinations. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #395 (2 of 8)
This week we look at a useful tool for visualizing the opening lead - the Rule of 11. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #396 (3 of 8)
We often lead partner’s suit. It is extremely important for us to have good agreements about this situation. Let’s take a look in detail. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #397 (4 of 8)
When partner bids we usually lead their suit. Here we look at when we should lead partner’s suit and we should consider leading something else. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #398 (5 of 8)
There are some unusual leads that partner makes. It is important to know when and how to look for them. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #399 (6 of 8)
There are some unusual leads that partner makes, in NT some of these show extremely powerful holdings. Here we look at them. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #400 (7 of 8)
An exciting 400th edition of TWIB! We look at how we play and play against 3rd and 5th best opening leads - using the Rule of 10/12. (Video Coming Soon)
TWiB Lesson #401 (8 of 8)
Understanding the meaning of the card that partner has led is a key part of defending property at trick 1. (Video Coming Soon)