Unusual NT
There is another valuable tool for competing in the bidding when we have a two suited hand — the unusual NT. Let’s see how this bidding tool is effective in competitive bidding.
More Competitive Bidding 2 Set 2 - 481
More Competitive Bidding 2 Set 3 - 482
Simple Overcalls by Level
Here we look at Simple Overcalls and how they vary based on situation and level — which is dramatic!
More Competitive Bidding 2 Set 4 - 483
Competing Over 2-level Preempts - Lebensohl
Dealing with preempts is extremely difficult. Here we look at an extremely useful tool for dealing with the opponent’s 2-level preempts — an innovative use of 2NT as a convention, not a contract!
More Competitive Bidding 2 Set 5 - 484
Leaping Michaels
Against the Opponent’s 2-level preempts we have ways of showing strong hands with two long suits by using a special jump overcall called Leaping Michaels. Here we see how to use it.
More Competitive Bidding 2 Set 6 - 485
Bidding Over the Opponent’s 3-Level Preempt
When the opponents make a high-level preempt it makes our life difficult. Here we look at our options for bidding over them and what risks we have to take.
More Competitive Bidding 2 Set 7 - 486
Dealing with 4-Level Jump Overcalls
When we open the bidding the opponents love to preempt and eat up our bidding space. This is especially difficult when their preempt is a jump to game in a Major. Here we look at how to deal with it!
More Competitive Bidding 2 Set 8 - 487
Overcalling a 4-card Suit
It is frustrating to have a good hand and not be able to get into the auction. Here we look at a less used option for getting into the auction when the opponents open the bidding — overcalling a 4-card suit.
More Competitive Bidding 2 Set 9 - 488
Gazzilli
The latest upgrade to “modern expert bidding”. If you love gadgets, this is what you should add to your bidding system.
Defensive Carding Set 9 - 479
Partnership Defense Philosophy
In order to defend well you have to work together with partners. Specific agreements are important, but “high-level” agreements are also important. Your philosophy on how we work together and how we signal is the most important part of this.
Defensive Carding Set 8 - 478
Dummy has Qxx+
When Dummy has a holding like Qxx (or longer) it is important to have good agreements about signaling our partner, so they can make a good decision about what to do next. This week we look at this situation in detail - attitude, count, suit preference, what does our card mean!?!
Defensive Carding Set 7 - 477
More Suit Preference
There is ore to suit preference signals than just the simple cases are trick 1. Here we look at even more places where you may use these valuable signaling tools.
Defensive Carding Set 6 - 476
Suit Preference
Our goal on defense is to help our partner. Suit Preference Signals are a way to do this by giving painter information about which suit we would like them to shift to (or where we hold good stuff).
Defensive Carding Set 5 - 475
Smith Echo (Reverse)
Against a NT contract, when the opponents win the first trick and attack another suit they are often leading their best suit. In this case, we have an opportunity to communicate with partner. Smith Echo is an agreement that makes use of this situation to tell partner if the opening lead was good or not.
Defensive Carding Set 4 - 474
Upside Down Count and Attitude
Giving Count and Attitude signals is a key part of defense. Modern expert players often use Upside Down Count and Attitude to communicate. Let’s see how it works!
Defensive Carding Set 3 - 473
Defensive Carding: Discards
When we run out of cards in a suit being played then we must discard. These discards are a great way to communicate with partner. Our first discard communicates a lot of information, but so do our subsequent discards. Here we look at making sure you are making good use of these discards.
Defensive Carding Set 2 - 472
Defensive Carding: Count Signals
Signaling with partner is an important part of working together to defend a hand. Attitude signals are extremely important, but so are count signals. Here we look at how to give them and more importantly, when they apply.
Defensive Carding Set 1 - 471
Defensive Carding: Attitude Signals
Attitude signals are some of the most important ways that we can communicate with our partner. Here we look at how to make them and when they apply so that we can work with partners effectively!
More Constructive Bidding Set 8 - 470
U vs. U, U vs. M
Here we look at times when we have to deal with the opponents 2-suited attacking bids -- Michaels Cuebids and Unusual NT. Here we look at some special agreements, Unusual vs Unusual and Unusual vs Michaels, to help us compete in 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 470.
More Constructive Bidding Set 7 - 469
Meckstroth Advances
Meckstroth Advances are a valuable extension to the use of Michaels Cuebids. These agreements about advancers bids help the better describe their hand and help our side explore a variety of different games. 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 469.
MC Landing Set 6 - 468
This Week in Bridge Practice Hands
More Constructive Bidding: McCabe (set 6 of 8)
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McCabe
McCabe responses to a preempt are a useful tool for competing in the bidding after the opponents compete with a takeout double. Let’s see how this agreements helps us better compete in the bidding or defend a 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 468.