Play the videoHi ,Effective defense in bridge requires a shift in mindset. Instead of solely focusing on your own hand, remember to think how you can help make your partner's hand stronger. In this hand, consider how to promote a trump trick in your...

Watch the videoWe are in a 6♠ contract and have 2 club losers. How the heck can we get rid of one of them?Before you watch the video, leave a comment explaining how you would try to pull off this ambitious contract: https://youtu.be/Iou6bmfqdAgThis v...

Play the videoHi ,What does a 2♠ response to an 2♣ opening bid mean? How high would you bid now?Before you watch the video, leave your bid and reasoning here: https://youtu.be/mLFvjsZGu-sThen join Curt as he talks us through this incredible hand. If...

Play the videoHi, ,You pick up your hand. It's massive: ♠AQJ4 ♥K3 ♦AQ ♣AKJ94Low and behold your partner has already shown an opening hand! Let's go slowly thinking though exactly what partner might have and what the best strain of contract will be.Le...

Play the videoHi ,As discussed in the most recent class installment of 'Elevate Your Bridge', the cooperative double - also commonly referred to as a 'DSIP' or 'card-showing' double is one that you make in a competitive auction in which your side hol...

Hi ,Do you have friends or relatives who still haven't learned how to play bridge? Let's get more people to the bridge table! Marla Lawson is teaching two free introductory lessons for new players on Monday, February 3rd & Monday, February 10th a...

Play the videoHi, ,Bridge bidding is all about communication. Some bids are extra special because they tell your partner two things at once. Game try bids both invite partner to game and at the same time give partner extra information to help analy...

Watch on YoutubeHi ,I hope your new year is off to a wonderful start! So many of you shared such thoughtful answers about the above hand... Well done! Now, let's see what our teachers would bid. Leave a question or comment on Youtube here: https://yo...

Dear ,I was bidding one of those hands when there just didn't seem to be a 'correct' bid to make and it got me thinking about communication in general. ♠J8 ♥AKQJ6 ♦AT8 ♣962 - All Vul. What would you bid? Leave a comment on Facebook or Youtube.Can an...

Play the videoHi, - Okay, you're in the hot seat... this is your hand:♠5 ♥AKQ98549854 ♦AT7 ♣73All Vul, West opens 1♣ and East responds 1♥. What do you do?A) PassB) Bid 2HC) DoubleD) Something elseLeave a comment with your reasoning: https://youtu.be...