TWiB Lesson #498 (1 of 8)
Here we look at defensive situations in the middle of the hand - we start with a look at covering the opponent's honors -- which one to cover?
Defense in Middle of Hand - Which Honor to Cover?
Defense in Middle of Hand - Getting Our Ruffs
TWiB Lesson #499 (2 of 8)
When you can ruff one of Declarer’s tricks it is extremely satisfying. Here we work on techniques that will allow us to do so as often as possible!
Defense in Middle of Hand
TWiB Lesson #500 (3 of 8)
Here we look at how we defend in the middle of the hand, with a focus on leading a new suit -- how and when to do so!
Defense in Middle of Hand - Return Partner's Lead
TWiB Lesson #501 (4 of 8)
Should we return partner’s lead? Show we shift to a different suit? This is always a difficult decision! Here we look at how to make this decision and help our partnership take the tricks we are entitled to.
Defense in Middle of Hand - Splitting Honors
TWiB Lesson #502 (5 of 8)
Here we look at how to play when we have multiple touching honors. How to we play these different sequences in different situations can e very confusing.
Defense in Middle of Hand - Surround Play and Power Shifts
TWiB Lesson #503 (6 of 8)
When you are behind the dummy and attack it you should be able to do so in ways that show your partner a very strong holding. These surround plays and power shift help partner know the strength of your holding.
Defense in Middle of Hand - Card Combinations
TWiB Lesson #504 (7 of 8)
When we are defending a hand there are many important situations that we need to know about when to attack a suit and when it may cost to do so. These card combinations and how to play to get the most out of them are an extremely important part of good defense.
Defense in Middle of Hand - Later Discards
TWiB Lesson #505 (8 of 8)
Discards are an important way to communicate with partner. But not just the first discard, every discard matters. Here we look at discards later in the play.