Play the videoHi, !In this series' previous videos, Marla Lawson guides us through how we can look for a fit using Jacoby Transfers & Next Steps. Next up, Marla helps us understand how and why - even without a 5-card major - we can use Stayman to...
Hi, !This week, while on a short walk around the neighborhood, I was struck with a special feeling of appreciation for how unique and eclectic we bridge learners, players, (and teachers) so often seem to be! It almost feels like at every bridge table...
Play the videoHi, !Your hand: ♠JT7 ♥432 ♦K62 ♣AJ82The auction goes 1♦, pass, 2♦, pass, pass... and it's up to you to do something to prevent your opponents from having the easy 2♦ contract. What do you do?Leave your answer in a comment here: https://...
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Play the videoHi, !To do well with this hand, can you identify which of the opponents' hands is the 'danger hand'?A) WestB) EastLeave your answer in a comment and be sure to share your reasoning: https://youtu.be/r3sv8r2NaQYDummy: ♠KT973 ♥AK7 ♦K4 ♣KQ...
Play the videoHi, !How would you respond to partner's 1♥ opening bid with this wild hand?♠AKQJT6532 ♥7 ♦AT ♣3a) 1♠b) 2♠c) 3♠d) 4♠e) 6♠Leave your answer in a comment: https://youtu.be/qr0PDe7igZ4In today's hand sent in from Sally in Jack's class, our...
Play the videoHi, !After two passes, our right hand opponent opens with a whopping 4♥ bid! Oh boy, this is already exciting.Partner then doubles... is that a takeout or a penalty double? You must decide: What do you do?Play the HandPlay the handTry p...
Watch on YoutubeHi ,You're in 3NT and things don't look like they should be too challenging at first. Can you spot how many players might still end up in trouble with this hand?Dummy: ♠AK94 ♥J72 ♦765 ♣Q53Declarer: ♠86 ♥KQ3 ♦KQJT94 ♣K9How do you go ab...
Watch on YoutubeHi ,Okay, you're in a 4♠ contract and dummy comes down:Dummy♠K9852 ♥QJ64 ♦3 ♣A62Declarer♠QJT74 ♥KT5 ♦AQ ♣853We count our losers... a spade, a heart, and two clubs. Uh, oh. Can you spot our best chance at getting rid of one of our lose...
Play the videoHi, !We recently looked at Jacoby Transfers AND what comes next: What does responder do next? What does opener do next?So many of us learners, even after becoming comfortable with Transfers themselves, can get flummoxed trying to figure...
