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Declarer Play is the Best

There are three parts of the bridge game each player has to learn: Bidding, Declarer Play and Defense.

 

To improve your bidding, you need to master your basic system and work on hand evaluation. Counting points only gets you so far. Good bidding can get you to a good contract, but you have to play the hand to reap the benefits.

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To improve your game results, you need to work on your declarer play. Learning to read your hands to identify your source(s) of tricks is a good starting point. Many players focus only on the high cards even when they are in short suits. Learn the various ways of establishing a suit.

 

I am offering a course on Play of a Notrump Contract starting Monday, August 4. See below. There are many other resources you can turn to. Some I am familiar with are Bridge Master, Just Declare, Mini-Bridge and Vu-Bridge. There is more information under Tips & Resources.​​​

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Meanwhile, try these Beginner practice hands from Larry Cohen or these Intermediate practice hands from Bobby Wolff.

Current Class Offerings

Upcoming Classes​

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Bridge Basics 1: Introduction to Bridge

with Kathy Coop

Sep 16, 23, 30 and Oct 7

2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Current Classes

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​Deadly Defense with David Idleman

Wednesdays, Aug 27, Sep 3, 10, 17 & 24

For more information or to reserve a space, contact Judy Hellen at Judy@LearnBridgeGSO.com or text/call 336.558.3613.

Ongoing

Supervised Play with Cecelia Ray on Fridays

Deadly Defense with David Idleman

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Defenders are at a disadvantage during the play of the hand. The declarer can see all 26 cards they have to  work with. Defenders are left to "talk" to each other with the cards they play. Once you understand the language, you will discover how much fun you can have on defense while you are improving your results.

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Come to this class to learn

  • defense techniques for leads, second hand play and third hand play,

  • how to interpret the message, 

  • why the technique works, and

  • how to clue partner on whether a suit is likely to generate defensive tricks.

 

David Idleman is the instructor for this course. Although good bridge players aren't necessarily good bridge teachers, David has a gift of being able to explain a topic in simple to understand terms. You don't want to miss this opportunity. I encourage you to enroll early. 

 

Dates: Wednesday, August 27, September 3, 10, 17 and 24.

Time: 9:45 am - noon

Location: Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Road, Greensboro

Instructor: David Idleman

To register contact: Judy Hellen at Judy@LearnBridgeGSO.com or 336-558-3613. 

Cost: $125 for all five sessions or $30 for any single session

Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction

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Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction is designed for those who are new to bridge and those who want to re-enter the game (remember college). This course provides an overview of modern bidding, play of the hand and defense techniques. We are excited to welcome a new bridge instructor, Kathy Coop. 

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Four sessions are scheduled for Tuesday afternoons starting September 16.

  • Sep. 16: The Basics of Bridge, a trick-taking game

  • Sep. 23: Notrump Openings and Responses

  • Sep. 30: Major Suit Openings and Responses

  • Oct. 7: Minor Suit Openings and Responses

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Location: Fellowship Presbyterian Church, 2005 New Garden Rd., Greensboro

Time: 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Cost: $100 for all four sessions or $30 for individual sessions. An accompanying book is highly recommended and may be purchases at a discount at the first session.

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To register or for more information, contact Judy Hellen at Judy@LearnBridgeGSO.com or 336-558-3613.

Supervised Play and Learn

Cecelia Ray is offering Supervised Play and Learn on Fridays. Bring your bridge buddies or come alone to meet up with other players.

 

Here's what to expect. You will bid and play prepared hands. After each hand we will discuss the likely bidding, the lead and the play. One or more experienced players will be there to assist you. 

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Dates: Fridays, on-going

Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Location: Fellowship Presbyterian Church,

2005 New Garden Rd, Greensboro

Cost: $10 each session

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Although reservations are not required, for planning purposes please notify Cecelia in advance at CeceliaRay@gmail.com or text/call 336.601.5058.

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