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2O1 Landing Set 7 - 375

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2/1 GF: Responder’s Rebids over 1NT Semi-Forcing (set 7 of 9)

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Responder’s Rebids Over 1NT SF
Here we look at how to use our rebid after starting with 1NT Semi-Forcing to describe our hand to partner. It is important to communicate both our shape and strength. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 375.

2O1 Landing Set 8 - 376

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2/1 GF: OPENER’S 3RD BID WITH 2-SUITED HANDS (set 8 of 9)

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Opener’s 3rd Bid with 2-Suited Hands
As Opener when we have a hand with 15-17 points we are not strong enough to jump shift. Here we look at how we use a third bid to fully describe our hand. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 376.

RR Landing Set 1 - 360

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Responder’s Rebids: After Opener’s NT Rebids (set 1 of 9)

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After Opener’s NT Rebid
Responder's second bid can be a time when partnerships have mixups. Here we look at how we continue the bidding when the opener rebids 1NT (or 2NT) to show a balanced hand. We need to be on the same page with partner about what bids are corrective, invitationals, and forcing to game. Let's see how and when it can be used by Responder to continue the auction. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 360.

RR Landing Set 2 - 361

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Responder’s Rebids: After Opener Rebids their suit (set 2 of 9)

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After Opener Rebids Their Suit
Here we look at how we continue the bidding when Opener rebids the suit that opened, showing a 1-suited hand. We need to be on the same page with partner about what bids are non-forcing constructive, invitational, and forcing to game. Let's see how Responder can continue the auction. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 361.

RR Landing Set 3 - 362

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Responder’s Rebids: After Opener’s 2-suited Rebid (set 3 of 9)

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After Opener’s 2-Suited Rebid
When the opener start with a suit and rebids a second suit then the auctions can be a challenge for the Responder. Here we look at Responder's options for how to continue the bidding in these situations. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 362.

RR Landing Set 4 - 363

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Responder’s Rebids: After Opener’s Strong 2-suited Hand
(set 4 of 9)

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After Opener’s Strong 2-Suited Hand
When Opener shows a strong 2-suited hand the auction can be challenging for the Responder. Here we look at Responder's options for how to continue the bidding in these situations and make sure to be clear about what bids are forcing and what bids are non-forcing.You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 363.

RR Landing Set 5 - 364

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Responder’s Rebids: After a support Double
(set 5 of 9)

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After a Support Double
In auctions where the Opener makes a support Double, showing 3-card support for Responder's Major suit, the Responder is often forced to make a rebid. We need to have good agreements with partner about the meaning of these bids. Let's take a look at these situations in detail. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 364.

RR Landing Set 6 - 365

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Responder’s Rebids: After Making a Negative Double
(set 6 of 9)

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After Making a Negative Double
Doubles are integral parts of bridge because they are flexible bids. We can use doubles in a variety of situations where no other bid is appropriate. A negative double is one of these flexible bids - when partner has bid and the opponent has interfered, our negative double says "partner, I want to be part of this auction but I don't have a more appropriate action right now." Let's look at some of the ways we can use a negative double. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 365.

RR Landing Set 7 - 366

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Responder’s Rebids: After Our Freebid
(set 7 of 9)

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After Our Freebid
As Responder, when we freely bid a new suit, it is forcing for at least one round (in traditional auctions). We usually have good agreements about this first round of the bidding. On the second round, we need to have good agreements about which bids are forcing and which are passable. Let's look at some of the ways we can use a negative double. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 366.

RR Landing Set 8 - 367

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Responder’s Rebids: After a Redouble
(set 8 of 9)

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After a Redouble
When the Responder starts the bidding by making a redouble, this often leads to some unusual auctions. We know this redouble shows a good hand, so now we need to make sure we are on the same page with partner about what the follow-up bidding means. Let's look at some of the ways we can use a negative double. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 367.

RR Landing Set 9 - 368

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Responder’s Rebids: After LHO Overcalls
(set 9 of 9)

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After LHO Overcalls
As Responder, when our LHO makes an overcall, partner uses their bidding tools to further describe their hand to us. We then need to know how to continue the auction. Here we look at this in detail. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 368.

X Landing Set 1 - 352

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Doubles: Takeout Doubles (set 1 of 8)

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Takeout Doubles
When our RHO opens the bidding, our options for competing in the bidding are overcalls and takeout doubles. The takeout double is an important tool in modern competitive bidding. Let's take a look at some examples of how and when to use this bidding tool. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 352.

X Landing Set 2 - 353

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Doubles: Negative Doubles (set 2 of 8)

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Negative Doubles
When partner opens the bidding with a suit and RHO overcalls another suit, one of the most important tools we have as Responder is the negative double. Let's look at the hands where we may need this bidding tool. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 353.

X Landing Set 3 - 354

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Doubles: Responsive Doubles (set 3 of 8)

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Responsive Doubles
When the opponents bid and raise a suit and partner takes some action in the middle (an overcall or a takeout double), we can use a responsive double to compete in the bidding and search for our best fit. This is a powerful bidding tool, especially when partner makes takeout doubles with only 3-cards in some of the unbid suits. Let's take a look at how to use these effectively. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 354.

X Landing Set 4 - 355

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Doubles: Support Doubles (set 4 of 8)

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Support Doubles
When we open the bidding, partner responds, and RHO comes into the auction before we get to make our rebid, it seems to make life more difficult. By playing support doubles (and redoubles), we actually get to use the opponents' bids against them and better describe our hand to partner. Make sure you know what each action shows and implies.You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 355.

X Landing Set 5 - 356

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Doubles: Balancing and Reopening Doubles (set 5 of 8)

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Balancing and Reopening Doubles
A double can be used in the balancing position as a tool to further compete in the bidding. This is true on our first call or on our second call, and can be done by the Opener or even the Responder. When we are short in the opponent's suit and have decent values, we often strive to double back into the auction and see if good things happen. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 356.

X Landing Set 6 - 357

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Doubles: Non-Takeout Doubles (set 6 of 8)

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Non-Takeout Doubles
We generally use a low level double as takeout, an effort to search for a fit. But at high levels this makes less sense, and we often use these doubles for other reasons. There are also auctions where even at low levels our doubles should mean things other than takeout. Let's take a look and make sure we have good agreements with partner about the meanings of our doubles. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 357.

X Landing Set 7 - 358

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Doubles: Doubles of the 2nd round of the bidding (set 7 of 8)

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Doubles on the 2nd Round of the Bidding
The double is one of the most useful calls in all of bridge. On the first round of the bidding, doubles often have well-defined meanings (with names like takeout, negative, responsive, etc.), but on the second round of the bidding, the double is equally as valuable, but often far less defined. Here we look at different complicated situations and try to understand the meaning of partner's double on the second round of the bidding. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 358.

X Landing Set 8 - 359

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Doubles: Other Doubles (set 8 of 8)

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Other Doubles
The number of double uses goes on and on (new ones are constantly being invented), but here we look at some doubles by Advancer and even Opener in interesting situations. Take a look at these and discuss them with your regular partners. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 359.

SOL Landing Set 1 - 328

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Special Opening Leads: Vs.Preempts (set 1 of 8)

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Vs. Preempts
When the declarer is a preemptor, we know that they do not have a good hand. Specifically, we know that they do not have a lot of honors outside their long suit. Here we look at how we use this situation to help us make better opening leads. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 328.