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Index: BridgeHands<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0Hands Of The Week !\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

See how a variety of Bridge players bid and play interesting hands!
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Advanced Lesson 22, Balancing Seat Bidding – Let’s Compete in the Bidding!<\/p>\n

When the opponent stop bidding short at the 2 level and you are in the passout seat, what’s a Bridge player to do?\u00a0 Pass?\u00a0 Bid in an unbid suit? Double?\u00a0 Or just flip a coin?\u00a0\u00a0 First off, generally when Opponents have made an “OBAR” (Opponents Bid And Raised) in the same suit with a fit and are below 2S, we are “entitled” to borrow a virtual King from partner in an effort to push opponents too high or win the auction at the 2 level in a higher-ranking suit.\u00a0 Of course, there’s much more so please tune in for more tips, tricks and traps to avoid in our three part video.<\/p>\n

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Advanced Lesson 21, Playing against 65 cunning BBO bots and humans!<\/p>\n

We continue with another popular hand commentary and narration with animated videos playing 12 hands against the pesky and often misunderstood (ro)bots – ditto with us and many of our partners \ud83d\ude09\u00a0 \u00a0It’s fascinating to study the programming of the bots and humans, too!<\/p>\n

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Advanced Lesson 20, Playing against Bridge Base (BBO) Robots\/Humans<\/p>\n

Now that we are doing livestreaming webinars, we will include some HOTW lessons as well.\u00a0 In today’s three-part video, 2 hour show with 13 bridge hands, we start the discussion with strategies to use when playing with\/against “bots” as consider what humans are doing at other virtual tables with their bots.<\/p>\n

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Advanced Lesson 19 Part 1, January 13, 2020 (38 minutes – All audiences)<\/p>\n

C.I.A. Counting, Inferences, Analysis – We continue our lesson on how better Bridge players think, continuing our discussion on Losing Trick Count (after all, Bridge is a\u00a0tricky<\/strong> game), especially in the face of competitive bidding by the opponents.\u00a0 After learning a few basics, it’s easy peasy so let’s take a peek at Hand 1-3 in Part 1. If you’ve signed up for our Free Membership, we welcome you to sit back and watch another 28 minutes.\u00a0 And for our PREMIUM and ULTRA members, in Part 3 and 4 you will be treated for another hour of BridgeHands bidding, animated play, commentary and on-screen annotations as we work our way through the remaining 6 hands and see what it takes to be a winning pair among the 29 tables in play!<\/em><\/p>\n

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Social 16, October 22, 2017 – Day 1, Part 1<\/a>\u00a0(26 minutes – All audiences)
\nC.I.A. Counting, Inferences, Analysis – In this multi-day series of lessons, we will learn how better Bridge players think.\u00a0 While counting High Card Points is a good start, we can certainly go far beyond that to enjoy our best score.\u00a0 By analyzing the bidding around the table, we can quickly deduce the inferences on everyone’s strength and hand shape.\u00a0 After all, there’s 40 HCP in the deck so by adding the points of both your and the dummy hand, you’re already half way there. But that’s just a start – we may learn more by observing the opponents’ emotional behavior, the opening lead and subsequent card play as everyone contributes to each trick.\u00a0 Now the number 13 also becomes our friend and not unlucky at all.\u00a0 Again, once we look at our hand and the dummy, based on the bidding and opening lead, we begin to “see through the deck,” making even more inferences on everyone’s hand shape and likely honors.\u00a0 Easy peasy so let’s take a peek at Hand 1. If you’ve signed up for our Free Membership see another 21 minutes and for our ULTRA members, sit down and tune in for 2 hours and 51 minutes of BridgeHands bidding, animated play, commentary and on-screen annotations as we work our way through 9 hand variations!<\/p>\n

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Advanced 18, STaC Tourney \u2013 April 17, 2017 \u2013 Day 3 Part 1<\/a>\u00a0(16 minutes, hand 1)
\nWe\u2019re at it again with the last 8 hands (boards) at the West Coast ACBL Sectional Tournaments at Clubs (STaC). \u00a0We will be looking over the proverbial shoulder of the third place pair among 550+ tables as well as checking out the bidding and play of other players as well.<\/p>\n

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Advanced 18, STaC Tourney – November 11, 2016 – Day 2 Part 1<\/a>\u00a0(14 minutes, hand 1)<\/em><\/p>\n

We’re back with 9 more hands (boards) at our recent Sectional Tournaments at Clubs and we’ve added a new feature just for you! \u00a0Before actually seeing the entire hands in their glory, now we will begin by asking you a few key questions about bidding and play that relate to the upcoming hand. \u00a0So now you can test yourself and compare your responses to other players in our 2+ hour lesson.<\/p>\n

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Advanced 18, STaC Tourney – October 29, 2016 – Part 1<\/a>\u00a0(23 minutes)
\nDuplicate Club players love Sectional Tournaments at (their local) Bridge Clubs! \u00a0While players enjoy their typical weekly club game Matchpoint format, during STaC tourneys the 50 or so local club players are also simultaneously competing against thousand of players at other locations in various States. \u00a0 We begin by explaining the format, scoring and analysis bidding and play using animation as well as reviewing results across the tables.<\/p>\n

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Yes indeed, we’re back with another session on “The Defense Never Rests,” part deux! \u00a0In this jam-packed 2 hour lesson, we start off innocent enough observing 6 hands dealt to “special players” among 40 tables of duplicate Bridge. \u00a0Some bidding and play hopefully will make you nod with approval, some will make you take notice in wonderment, while others will make you wonder if the players are giving special form of holiday gifts to their opponents! \u00a0So over the 20+ hand bidding and play variations the play is the thing, with us paying special attention to being good defenders.<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0P – (1C) – 1N – (2H)\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Partner leads trump, to your Heart King behind the dummy Heart Ace.
\nWhat do you return with: \u00a0 \u00a0Qxx \u00a0Kx \u00a0Q10xx \u00a0AQJ10<\/p>\n

2. P – (P) – 1C – (1N) \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Your lead from:
\n10xx \u00a0J10xx \u00a0KQxx \u00a0xx<\/p>\n

3. \u00a0(1D) – 1S – (P) – (P);
\n(3C) – 3S – (P) – (P);
\n(4C) – \u00a0P \u00a0– (5C) – AP
\nYou lead SA from: \u00a0 \u00a0 AKQJ54 \u00a0QJ8x \u00a0J97 \u00a0—
\nDummy reveals: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a010983 \u00a0Kx \u00a0xxx \u00a010xxx
\nDummy plays 3, partner 7 and declarer RHO the 6.
\nHmm, 12 Spades accounted for – who has the S2 and what to play next?<\/p>\n

4. \u00a0(P) – P – (1S) – P;<\/p>\n

(2S) – AP
\nNow you wish you had bid earlier, but oh well.
\nSo you lead the DA and on your DK 2nd play, partner pitches.
\nThe dummy shows four Diamonds so what’s your play on trick 3 with:
\nQ92 \u00a0A62 \u00a0AK96 \u00a0Q93<\/p>\n

5. \u00a0(P) \u00a0 \u00a0– (1N);
\n(2H) – (2S);
\n(4S) \u00a0– \u00a0AP;<\/p>\n

Your lead from: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 Qxx \u00a0xxxx \u00a0Jxxx \u00a0QJ<\/p>\n

6. \u00a0(1S) – (2D);
\n(2S) – (3N);<\/p>\n

Your lead from: \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Q \u00a0J843 \u00a092 \u00a0A109542<\/p>\n

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Will the declarer prevail or the defense “NEVER REST?” \u00a0Either way, the fun has just begun so be sure to put on your thinking cap when it becomes PLAY TIME for each hand – for both the declarer and the defenders. \u00a0Now\u00a0that’s<\/strong>\u00a0where the proof of the pudding is in the eating…
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Advanced Number 16 – November 20, 2015 – Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n

Hand evaluation and effective communication when bidding is great, yet the real proof of the eating happens as the play begins\u2026 and proceeds. \u00a0In this episode it\u2019s time to play the spots off the cards\u2026 or NOT for some players who fall victim of their own demise!<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0P – (P) – 1H – (2D);
\n2H-(3D)- ?… \u00a0 \u00a0 What is your call with \u00a0 \u00a0AKx \u00a0AKJxx \u00a0x \u00a0109x
\nPushed to 4H pard has \u00a0Jxxxx \u00a0xxx \u00a0Qxx \u00a0Ax
\nCan the defenders avoid the endplay?<\/p>\n

2. 1C – (1D) – 1H – (P);
\n1S – (P) \u00a0 \u00a0– ? \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0What is your response with \u00a0 \u00a0Kxx \u00a0AJ9xx \u00a0Kxx \u00a0xx
\nOpener has a fair 4432 hand \u00a0AJxx \u00a010x \u00a0J9x \u00a0KQJx
\nSo who’s the better player here, you to declarer or the defender?<\/p>\n

3. \u00a01N – ? \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Care to bid when holding \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Qxx \u00a0K98x \u00a0xxx \u00a0Kxx
\nIf 2C Stayman, pard bids 2S
\nand if you rebid 2N inviting…
\nWhat now when partner has \u00a0 A9xx \u00a0Ax \u00a0A109x \u00a0A10x
\nIf in 3N, the play is the thing – will your luck hold out
\nor can those pesky opponents find a way to set you?<\/p>\n

4. P – 1S;
\n1N – ?; \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0This time you hold a sweet hand \u00a0 \u00a0AKQxx \u00a0Axx \u00a0J10 \u00a0KJx
\nBut dummy is disappointing with \u00a0J9 \u00a0J109x \u00a0A9xx \u00a09xx
\nWill the declarer prevail or the defense “NEVER REST?”<\/p>\n

Yet the fun has just begun so be sure to put on your thinking cap when it becomes PLAY TIME for each hand. \u00a0Now\u00a0that’s<\/strong>\u00a0where the proof of the pudding is in the eating…<\/p>\n

See\u00a0 http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/bridgehands<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Social Number 15 – October 23, 2015<\/a><\/p>\n

More than anything else, Bridge is about being a good partner! In this session we will witness both player goodness and … well, opportunities for improvement as we compete against players with the same hands at 40+ tables.<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0All NV, (1D) – ? Overcall 2S in 2nd seat with:
\nK1098xxx \u00a0xx \u00a0Qx Jxx
\nIf so, now what with:
\nQx \u00a0AKQxx \u00a0AK1098 \u00a0x<\/p>\n

1.b. \u00a0Avoiding opponent trump uppercut<\/div>\n
1.c. \u00a0Transportation problem? Use psychology for a better line of play.<\/div>\n

2. \u00a0Do you Double with less than 10 points? \u00a0What could go wrong?
\n(1S) – ? \u00a0— Qxxx \u00a0AJ8xxxx \u00a0108x<\/p>\n

3. \u00a01N – ? \u00a0Find slam with \u00a0 K10xxxx \u00a0AQJ109 \u00a0x \u00a0x
\n1N – (2D) – 3D – ? with \u00a0AQx \u00a0Kxx \u00a0AQxxxx \u00a0Jx<\/div>\n
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3.b. Or find slam bidding: 1N – 2H; 2S – 3H – ?<\/div>\n

4. 1H – ? Do you bid with
\nKQ10xx \u00a0x \u00a010xxx \u00a0xxx<\/p>\n

4.b. More psychology needed to make 4H game with
\nx \u00a0AKQ9xx \u00a0KJ98 \u00a0AQ<\/p>\n

2nd Game, 1. \u00a0Double Phantom Sacrifice:
\n1S – (2N) – 3S – (4C); 4H – (5C) – ?
\nAnd it’s your bid with
\nAK10x \u00a0xxx xxx xxx<\/p>\n

2nd Game, 2. \u00a0\u00a03C – ? \u00a0with
\nAKxx \u00a0K \u00a0AJxxx \u00a0Kxx<\/p>\n

2nd Game, 3.\u00a0(1S) – ? Finding game with
\nA \u00a0J98x \u00a0KJx \u00a0AKJ9x
\nKJ8xx \u00a0xx \u00a0xxx \u00a0QJx<\/p>\n

See\u00a0 http:\/\/www.patreon.com\/bridgehands<\/a><\/p>\n

Yet the fun has just begun so be sure to put on your thinking cap when it becomes PLAY TIME for each hand. \u00a0Now\u00a0that’s<\/strong>\u00a0where the proof of the pudding is in the eating…<\/p>\n\n

Advanced Number 15 – July 19, 2015<\/a><\/p>\n

This time we are playing in a Matchpoint Duplicate game where EVERY TRICK counts – big time! \u00a0While we will be playing 7 pivotal hands against over 40 opponents at as many tables, there’s a\u00a0twist<\/em>!<\/strong>\u00a0 At every table, South will be the\u00a0only<\/span> human player with 3 robot players at their table. \u00a0And while everyone will be dealt the same cards at each table, to make the game more interesting for the human South players, their hand will have more High Card Points than any one of the robots. \u00a0Ready – Set – GO!<\/p>\n

1. P-1S; 1N-? KJxxx KJx AJx Jx
\nIn 1N, opps lead S2 to dummy KJ654 – your play?<\/p>\n

2: 1C-(1H)-2D-(P); ? A9x 108xx Qx AQxx
\nTrump A108xxx and Qx, how do you play suit?<\/p>\n

3: 1H-2H; ? A10xx QJxxx Kx Ax
\nWith xx Axxx Axxx 98x, rebid?<\/p>\n

4: (1D)-? 108xx Kx AJx AJxx
\n(1D)-P-(1S)-X; (2D)-?<\/p>\n

5: 1D-(P)-1H-(X); ? AJxx KQ AJxxxx x
\n1D-(P)-1H-(X); 1S-(2C)-2H-(P); ?<\/p>\n

6: P-(1C)-? QJ9x QJ AJ10xx KQ
\nP-(1C)-2D-? K876x 1097xx xx A<\/p>\n

7: (1D)-(1S); (2D)-P-(P)-? Axx AJxx Kx KJxx
\n(1D)-(1S); (2D)-P-(P)-X; (P)-? J97xx 10xx 10x Qxx<\/p>\n

But wait, there’s more! \u00a0Oh yeah don’t ya’ know… the fun has just begun after the bidding. \u00a0So be sure to put on your thinking cap when it becomes PLAY TIME for each hand. \u00a0Now\u00a0that’s<\/strong> where the proof of the pudding is in the eating…<\/p>\n\n

Social Number 14b – June 26, 2015<\/a><\/p>\n

Once again we go beyond High Card Point hand evaluation to use Cover Card valuation methods. In our concluding lesson we bid and play a 4 hands with many variations and 42 minutes of bidding and narration during play.<\/p>\n

#4. 1C-1H; ? Your rebid with AKxx \u00a0AQxx \u00a0x \u00a0KQxx<\/p>\n

#4b. Bidding up to 4H, opp leads DK to your Axxx and QJxx. Now what?<\/p>\n

#4c. If you initially passed and partner doubled, now what to bid?<\/p>\n

#5. 1S – ? With AQxxx \u00a0xx \u00a010xx \u00a0Kxx<\/p>\n

#6. 1C-1S; ? Rebid with: AKxx \u00a0KJx \u00a0Axx \u00a0Kxx<\/p>\n

#6b. Opponent leads 10 to your J9762 and dummy K54<\/p>\n

#7. Bid 1D or 2C with: AQ \u00a0KJxx \u00a0AKQJ10x \u00a0x<\/p>\n

#7b. 1D-1H; 4N-5H; 7H What do you think?<\/p>\n

#8. 1S-? Jxx \u00a0Q10xx \u00a0QJx \u00a0Axx
\nIf 1S-2S, rebid: AQ9xx \u00a0AJx \u00a0xx \u00a0K98<\/p>\n

Yes, the proof of the pudding is in the eating and at the Bridge table the proof of the bidding is in the playing! So responders, it’s time to use Cover Card hand evaluation to bid games, slams, grandslams or maybe even settle for a partscore contract. So step right up to the table and let the cards fly!<\/p>\n\n

Social Number 14 – June 16, 2015<\/a>\u00a0 It’s time to go beyond High Card Point hand evaluation and use Cover Cards. \u00a0In our first of a two-part lesson we bid and play a 3 hands with many variations. On June 26 we will continue with another 5 hands and 40 more minutes.
\n#1.\u00a01C-1H; ? \u00a0 Your bid with AKxx \u00a0AQxx \u00a0x \u00a0KQxx<\/p>\n

#2. In first seat, what do you bid when holding: \u00a0Q109xx \u00a0A \u00a09 \u00a0KQJ10xx<\/p>\n

#3. Vulnerable versus Non-Vulnerable, what is your bid with: \u00a0Qx \u00a0KQJ108xx \u00a0x \u00a0xxx<\/p>\n

But wait, that’s just the beginning! \u00a0After your bid, NOW we have an opportunity for responder to use Cover Card hand evaluation to bid games and slams (or not). \u00a0And better yet, the play is the thing so step right up to the table and let the cards fly!<\/p>\n\n

Advanced Number 14 – May 25, 2015<\/a>\u00a0 Ready to bid and attempt to make some slam hands? \u00a0Great, in this 56 minute lesson we bid and play a 7 hands with many variations.
\n#1. AKQ AQx \u00a0KJ98xxx — \u00a0With 19 HCP and a 7330 shape, what do you open?
\nAnd after this hand shows the real Diamond suit and will become dummy, if the opponents Double a 6 Heart contract, what’s the correct lead (TEDDY)?
\n2. \u00a0KQ \u00a0Ax \u00a0J108xx \u00a0AJ10x \u00a0opposite J109xxxx \u00a0KJ \u00a0AK \u00a0Kx \u00a0 Should lefty open 1 Notrump with two doubletons? \u00a0And how should right be bidding afterwards?
\n3. Three tables have three different bids here! \u00a0AKxxx \u00a0AK9xx \u00a010xx \u00a0— \u00a0 \u00a0opposite \u00a0 x \u00a0108xx \u00a0Ax \u00a0AK876x \u00a0 Bidding 1S – 2C; 2H – 4H. \u00a0Now what with your Club void?
\n4. KJxx \u00a0AQx \u00a0xxxx \u00a0Qx \u00a0 opposite \u00a0AQ109x \u00a0— \u00a0KQJxx \u00a0Axx \u00a0Here we go again with a void. \u00a0Bidding begins: \u00a01D – 1S\/ 2S – ? \u00a0(please cuebid when you have voids…)
\n5. xxx \u00a0A \u00a0KQx \u00a0KJ98xx \u00a0 opposite \u00a0 AJ9xxx \u00a0K10x \u00a0xx \u00a0AQ \u00a0 Bidding starts 1C – 1S; ? \u00a0 With 13 HCP, 3 Spades and a moth-eaten 6 bagger in Clubs, what’s your rebid?
\n6. Jx \u00a010xx \u00a0AK10 \u00a0AJxxxx \u00a0opposite \u00a0 AKQ9xx \u00a0A \u00a0Q9xxx \u00a0x \u00a0 Beginning 1S – 2C*; 2S – 2N; ? \u00a0 Playing 2\/1 with robot partner the 2C shows 12+ and is game forcing. \u00a0So what’s your next bid?
\n7. \u00a0Kxx \u00a0K10xx \u00a0AQxxx \u00a0x \u00a0 opposite \u00a0 A \u00a0Axx \u00a0Kxx \u00a0AKQ9xx \u00a0 Open 1C or 2C strong with 20 HCP and a great Club suit? If righty begins with a strong 2C opener, should lefty jump to 3D with 12 HCP?<\/p>\n\n

Social Number 13b – May 1, 2015<\/a>\u00a0 In this 42 minute lesson we bid and play a 6 hands with 3 robots at the table!
\nThis is the second half of a 12 board online Matchpoint Bridge tourney, where every trick is important to your score.
\nPlaying against 35 other solo human players and their robots, we will highlight some of the top lines of play for those in the first three position as well as various slip-ups. Taking only 25 minutes to bid and play all 12 hands, how well would you score?
\n#7 – (1D) – ? \u00a0With AKxx \u00a0xx \u00a0AK10xx \u00a0Kx
\n#8. \u00a0Whopper AJx \u00a0AKQxx \u00a0 Ax \u00a0A98
\n#9.\u00a0(1D) – ? With KJx \u00a0 Qxxx KQx \u00a0Axx
\n#10 –\u00a0(1H) – ? With Ax \u00a0AJ10x \u00a0QJx \u00a0AKQx
\n#11.\u00a0In 2S, find an overtrick when holding: \u00a0AKQxx \u00a0xxx \u00a0QJ9x \u00a0x
\n#12.\u00a0In 1N, capitalize when Robots misdefend and you hold: \u00a0AQ10 \u00a0109xx \u00a0A9xx \u00a0K10<\/p>\n\n

Social Number 13 – April 19, 2015<\/a>\u00a0 In this 45 minute lesson we bid and play a 6 hands with 3 robots at the table!
\nThis is the first half of a 12 board online Matchpoint Bridge tourney, where every trick is important to your score.
\nPlaying against 35 other solo human players and their robots, we will highlight some of the top lines of play for those in the first three position as well as various slip-ups. Given only 25 minutes to bid and play the hands, how well would you score?
\n#1 –\u00a0#1. \u00a02S – ? \u00a0And you hold: \u00a0Q109x \u00a0AK \u00a0Q98xxx \u00a0Q – do you use “THE LAW?”
\n#2. \u00a0(1S) – ? \u00a0 Holding: \u00a0Axx \u00a0A10x \u00a0 Ax \u00a0KQxxx – this is a tough one to bid
\n#3. In 3NT, maybe a “flat board” but opponents lead is D9 to the dummy’s AKJx
\n#4 – 1S – 2S; 4S is easy with: \u00a0AKJxx \u00a0AK109 \u00a0x \u00a0Axx… if you play well
\n#5. In 3NT with a misfit, try your best: \u00a0Ax \u00a0AQxxxx \u00a0Kxxx \u00a010 \u00a0and \u00a0xxxx \u00a0— \u00a0AQJ10x \u00a0K98x
\n#6. In 3NT with 16 + 11 HCP, avoid leading to split honors in this suit: \u00a0Qxx \u00a0and \u00a0Kx<\/p>\n\n

Advanced Number 13 – March 24, 2015<\/a>\u00a0 In this 77 minute lesson we bid and play a 6 hands, most with 3 variations!
\n#1 – Bergen Raises? \u00a01S – ? with: xxxx \u00a0AJ9xx \u00a0J10x \u00a0x
\n#2 – (1H) – ? with:\u00a0AQxx \u00a0KJ9 \u00a0A10xx \u00a0Jx
\n#3 – Opps: P – 1N; 2C – 2S; 3N – P \u00a0Your lead with:\u00a010xx \u00a0Ax \u00a0AJxx \u00a0Jxxx
\n#4 – P – 1C; 1H – 2H; ? with: \u00a0x \u00a0Q109xx \u00a0Q8xxx \u00a0Ax
\n#5 –\u00a01S – 2S; ? with\u00a0AQ10xxx \u00a0AJx \u00a0xx \u00a0Ax
\n#6 –\u00a01D – 1S; 2C – ? with: \u00a0AKQ109x \u00a0A10 \u00a0A10x \u00a0xx
\nUse the Barry Crane “COMMANDMENT #6” in a Match Point game?<\/p>\n\n

Social Number 12 – March 9, 2015<\/a>\u00a0 In this 65 minute lesson we will bid and play a whopping 8 hands, most with several variations!
\n#1 –\u00a0Overbid at your own peril – phantom sacrifice at 5 level with
\ntwo outside Aces after partner’s preempt?
\n#2 –\u00a0How strong\/weak to preempt – THE LAW\u00a0Of Total Tricks?
\n#3 –\u00a0BEWARE of the dreaded FROZEN suit!
\n#4 –\u00a0HEAR partners bid and avoid phantom sacrifice!
\n#5 –\u00a0Avoid confusing partner when leading from J10xx…
\n#6 –\u00a0LISTEN to the auction after three calls, show your length!
\n#7 –\u00a0count, Count, COUNT: 5-4-3-1 is different than 5332!
\n#8 –\u00a0Once again, avoid pulling partners DOUBLE at the 5 level<\/p>\n\n

Advanced Number 12 – February 22, 2015<\/a>\u00a0 In this 62 minute lesson we will bid and play a whopping 8 hands, most with several variations!
\n#1 –\u00a0With a fit and 6 LTC, are you ready to make a Help Suit Game Try?
\n#2 –\u00a0Should you downgrade with “Quackers” (Queens and Jacks)?
\n#3 –\u00a0Know your forcing bids after opponent’s overcall!
\n#4 –\u00a0After RHO opens do you preempt with 6421 shape and 2 outside primary honors?
\n#5 –\u00a0Even if you can’t use the Rule of 7, do you hold back as best you can?
\n#6 –\u00a0Beware of phantom sacrifices – don’t always believe opponents bidding!
\n#7 –\u00a0Be sure to use your Losing Trick Count and Cover Cards after partner doubles!
\n#8 –\u00a0Double double-fits are special trick getters, yes if you are outgunned – score your ruffs!<\/p>\n\n

Social Number 11 – February 8, 2015<\/a>\u00a0 In this 43 minute lesson with 10 bidding and play variations, we are dealt two hands. \u00a0On the first hand its a 3 level preempt decision and partner’s ability to find game making forcing bids, or double if the opponents get too frisky. \u00a0On the second hand, the bidding gets crazy when 3 players have two suited hands, 1 with a long suit, all with misfits and all about the name strength. \u00a0Laugh or cry watching both sides attempt to play in 2+ Notrump contracts!<\/p>\n\n

Advanced Number 11 – January 31, 2015<\/a>\u00a0 Bidding slams are fun… making ’em is another story. \u00a0When do you compete… or penalize the opponents – know the Rule of 10. \u00a0With 20 HCP and a Spade void but pard making a weak jump shift… now what? \u00a0Finally with wild shape… just how wildly should the players bid? \u00a0Come on down for 60\u00a0minutes of exciting bidding, play and commentary along the way! \u00a0And don’t forget to consider Losing Trick Count hand evaluation, keep a close eye on your spot cards on a very close 3 Notrump contract, and for sure – respect your partner’s bidding!<\/span><\/p>\n\n

Advanced Number 10 – January 17, 2015<\/a>\u00a0 Competitive auctions can be challenging, especially when hands become more distributional and players are even more emboldened by the vulnerability. \u00a0For our advanced members, you’ll definitely get your money’s worth on these five hands with lots of bidding and play variations over a variety of tables and associated players. \u00a0Try your luck dealing with preempts by the opponents and your partner as you probe for slam with over 50 minutes chock full of commentary along the way! \u00a0And if you need to brush-up on your Losing Trick Count hand evaluation, this is the lesson for you…
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Social Number 10 – January 10, 2015<\/a>\u00a0 Let’s start off the new year right, brushing up on solid bidding and play. \u00a0#1) RHO opens 1C & its your bid with an impressive 15 HCP and a 5=1=5=2 shape, #2) With 17 HCP including AKxxx in Hearts how do you bid\/rebid? \u00a0#3) Surprisingly in the same round another balanced 17 HCP came up with KQJ9x in Hearts – what this time? \u00a0#4) LHO preempts 3D and after two passes what do you and pard bid with your 17 HCP and pard’s 7 points and a nice Club suit? \u00a0Okay, let’s play the spots off the cards… and learn what can go wrong!
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Social\/Advanced Number 9 – December 22, 2014<\/a>\u00a0 To carry you over the winter holidays, we have 6 hands with 29 bidding and play variations and 63 minutes of showtime! \u00a0 1) Partner preempts and you have a full opener, 2) You have 20 points and LHO preempts, 3) A competitive auction up to a major suit game, 4) Find your slam after LHOs takeout double, 5) Opponents open – find your major suit game, 6) Bid and make a challenging slam.
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Social\/Advanced Number 8 – November 30, 2014<\/a>\u00a0 Overbidders Are Us? \u00a0You opening 19 HCP, partner makes a Weak Jump Shift and RHO overcalls – with great support in pard’s suit, how high will you push? \u00a0Next you and pard have a double-fit in the majors but a worthless 3 card side suit, so should you probe for slam? \u00a0On the 3rd hand you have a nasty 1=4=5=3<\/strong> shape with 16 HCP and a stiff Spade Queen; naturally after 1D partner bids 1S so now what? Worse, opponents find their minor suit fit and if you wind up in 3 Notrump, you better know how to unblock! \u00a0Lastly, with 6=1=2=4<\/strong> will you preempt with A98xxx<\/strong>? RHO bids at the 3 level and as partner you again you have a dreaded stiff Spade Queen singleton but 13 HCP so now what will you do? \u00a0Whatever, let’s have fun viewing 48 minutes with a myriad of overbid hands and swear off doing so ourselves… at least over the holidays!
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Social Number 7 – November 20, 2014<\/a> Partner opens and you hold a glorious 19 HCP holding – what next and might the Quantitative 4 Notrump call be your friend?\u00a0 If you defend, what should you NOT lead?\u00a0 Next, you have KQJ10xxx and Kxx on the side yet regardless of your bidding dance with the opponents, the declarer and defender play is where the real excitement happens.\u00a0 On the third hand, your 7 bagger has a meager 4 HCP yet you hold Ax on the side. And when your partner has 13 HCP but a 5521 shape with the singleton in your suit, again the bidding and play will amuse you at the different tables.
\nAdvanced Number 7 – November 20, 2014<\/a> Good news\/bad news – you and pard have 25 HCP, but they include Jxx and Jxxx so how high do you bid?\u00a0 Next we learn how Jacks love touching honors (Queen or 10) with partner preempting, opponent competing and you hold three Aces and a side suit Queen – now what?\u00a0 As a wrap-up, we will enjoy the bidding and play at 5 tables when bidding with 2 Queens and KQJ10xxxx in Spades! Regardless of the opening bid, sometimes the opponents can’t help but shoot in bids of their own!
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Social Number 6 – November 15, 2014<\/a>\u00a0 With preempts we have love-hate relationship, depending on WHO<\/em> <\/strong>makes them! \u00a0Will you make one with Heart KJ10xxx? \u00a0The other, how about QJ10xxx? \u00a0And if so, in one instance as pard you have a supporting honor and only AQxx on the side, while on the other you not only have a supporting honor but 15 whopping HCP, so decisions, decisions – especially during play! \u00a0On the third hand you have the dreaded 4=5=x=x shape with a minimum opener and partner has 7 HCP with x=4=x=x, but you might be surprised how some advanced bidders navigate this one. \u00a0And as always we see lots of bidding and play variations across the tables.
\nAdvanced Number 6 – November 15, 2014<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0Opponents quickly arrive in a 6S slam contract and you have a pathetic holding with xx \u00a0xxx \u00a0xxxxx \u00a0Jxx – hardly anyone finds the killing lead, can you? \u00a0But wait, on play as declarer you have a side suit with Kxx opposite Jxx and other side suit with A10 opposite KQ9x so now what? \u00a0On another hand, yes you pickup another 4=5=1=3 with pard taking you to game with x=Q10x=AKQxxx=xxx so play carefully. \u00a0On all of these hands it’s all about watching those precious spot<\/strong> cards so take a deep breath, stretch and keep your eyes on those 10s and 9s!
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Social Number 5 – November 7, 2014<\/a>\u00a0 Jacks beware – do you value Jxx and Jxxx as 2 HCP?\u00a0 If so, you better carefully plan entries and take desperate measure (with 4-3, play opps for 3-3 on side suit).\u00a0 And do you value K-Q doubleton as 5 HCP when pard opens 1 Notrump?\u00a0 Well today it seems opponents are 4-1 in your trump suit so be on the lookout (28% chance).\u00a0 We love 100 honors with a 7 card suit and outside King.\u00a0 And if pard already opened are you going to play in slam?\u00a0 If so, hopefully you know how to play a Bath coup!
\nAdvanced Number 5 – November 7, 2014<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 With LHO and RHO bidding at the 1 level, with 6-5 in majors are you up to making a call to show your shape despite pathetic honors?\u00a0 And if so, will your partner PUNISH you?\u00a0 Or how about pard opens, RHO bids 1 Notrump and you have 11 HCP – now what (Balance Of Power X)?\u00a0 On another hand pard opens 1S and you hold AKQx\u00a0 xxxx\u00a0 Kxxx\u00a0 x, so what do you bid here?\u00a0 So pard ends up in 6S holding J98xx\u00a0 KQx\u00a0 —\u00a0 Kxxxx.\u00a0 Now what should pard do?\u00a0\u00a0 But wait – with more opponent “tricks” (4-1 trump splits), this time as an opponent holding K109x in their trump suit you have over 1,000 riding on you making the correct play!\u00a0 In true Halloween style, its time for Trick Or Treat!
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Social Number 4 – October 31, 2014<\/a>\u00a0 Does your partner tend to overbid?\u00a0 How about you – are you often overly optimistic?\u00a0 Well, on these 6 hands plus some more permutations at the other tables, hide the kids because most of these hands have exuberant bidding by both sides!\u00a0 Not to worry, we will finger the errant bids and give a handful of tips on declarer play as well.
\nAdvanced Number 4 – October 31, 2014<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 For a change of pace, in this session we will explore the anatomy of a 74 percent game over a 12 board match.\u00a0 And while the players do many things right, it always helps to capitalize on the opponents mistakes.
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Social Number 3 – October 15, 2014<\/a>\u00a0 You hold AKJ10xxxx with 16 HCP and after LHO bids 2H you eventually wind up in 4S. Do you finesse for the Spade Queen or play for the drop to make game?\u00a0 With a 1=3=4=5 shape (1 Spade, 5 Clubs), do you open 1C, 1D, or “it depends…”?\u00a0 As pard with Spade AQxxxx and game values, how should the auction go and end up?\u00a0 On another hand the bidding goes 1N – (X) – XX, what’s up with the redouble?
\nAdvanced Number 3 – October 15, 2014<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Do you value a King-Queen doubleton to be worth 5 points.\u00a0 Righty opens 1N and you hold AJ9xxxx K xxx Q10 – all VUL, what’s your call?\u00a0 With —\u00a0 KQxx\u00a0 AK9xx\u00a0 A8xx you open 1D and as expected, pard bids 1S, so what is your rebid and after pard rebids 3D, now what?
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Social Number 2 – October 8, 2014<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Bid 1N with 6332?\u00a0 Open 1N with 5 Hearts and still find Heart slam?
\nPard makes 1S-3C Strong Jump Shift and you have KQJ10xx in Hearts – now what?
\nAdvanced Number 2 – October 8, 2014<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Avoid double game swings and use LTC and Cover Cards to make slams on 3 hands!
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Social Number 1 – October 1, 2014<\/a>
\nAdvanced Number 1 – October 1, 2014
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