
Bridge Basics 4
Play of the Deal
Audrey Grant(Author)
David Lindop(Co-Author)
Baron Barclay Bridge Supplies (Publisher)
Published on 5. November 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
244 pages
978-1-944201-45-6 (ISBN)
Description
This books is an essential resource for bridge players looking to refine their declarer play in both notrump and suit contracts it delves into the strategies for developing a solid plan, focusing on techniques to create extra winners in notrump contracts and minimize extra losers in suit contracts. The book offers detailed guidance on the most effeciant sequence of card play, emphasizing the importance of timing and sequenceing in executing your plan. Additionally, it provides strategies to anticipate and counter defensive maneuvers, ensuring that you can effectively navigate potential challenges posed by your opponents with illustrative examples and practical tips, this guide will elevate your card play, decision making skills snd deepen your appreciation for the complexities and subtleties of bridge.
In the Bridge basics series award winning author Audrey Grant condenses her decades of bridge playing and teaching experience into easily accessible guides designed to refine your skills. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or experienced looking to brush up on the fundamentals this books has something for players of all skill levels. Play of the deal is the fourth installment of the bridge basics series joining best sellers "an introduction" "popular conventions" and "competitive bidding" these guides will allow you to learn from the best and take your bridge skills to the next level.
In the Bridge basics series award winning author Audrey Grant condenses her decades of bridge playing and teaching experience into easily accessible guides designed to refine your skills. Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the basics or experienced looking to brush up on the fundamentals this books has something for players of all skill levels. Play of the deal is the fourth installment of the bridge basics series joining best sellers "an introduction" "popular conventions" and "competitive bidding" these guides will allow you to learn from the best and take your bridge skills to the next level.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 142 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
413 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-944201-45-6 (9781944201456)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Audrey Grant has an international reputation. Her vision has been key to the success of the Better Bridge books, lectures, magazine and the online interactive Daily Bridge Column. She works with the game's best theorists to make sure the material is current and of the highest quality. Grant has received many awards and is in the bridge hall of fame.
David Lindop is an integral part of the Audrey Grant Better Bridge products and is essential to their success. He is a popular writer and expert who competes regularly in world championships. David is an active member of the bridge community and organized the second-largest bridge tournament in the world, attracting more than 22,000 tables.
David Lindop is an integral part of the Audrey Grant Better Bridge products and is essential to their success. He is a popular writer and expert who competes regularly in world championships. David is an active member of the bridge community and organized the second-largest bridge tournament in the world, attracting more than 22,000 tables.
Content
Contents
Introduction vi
Assess the Situation 1
Browse Declarer's Checklist to Develop Extra Tricks 8
Consider the Order 37
Summary 41
Quiz 42
Practice Deals #1-4 48
2. Play of the Deal in a Suit Contract 57
Assess the Situation 57
Browse Declarer's Checklist to Eliminate Losers. 64
Consider the Order 76
Summary 86
Quiz 88
Practice Deals # 5-8 96
3. Entries 105
The Link Card and Entry 105
Conserving Entries 110
Creating Entries 120
Using Entries to Establish Winners 126
Summary 135
Quiz 136
Practice Deals #9-12 144
4. Handling the Opponents 153
Identifying Safe and Dangerous Opponents 157
The Hold-up Play 164
Avoid the Dangerous Opponent 174
Help From the Opponents 180
Controlling Which Opponent is Safe 188
Summary 192
Quiz 194
Practice Deals #13-16 200
Additional Practice Deals 209
Practice Deals #17-32 210
Appendix 242
Glossary 242
Introduction vi
- Play of the Deal in Notrump 1
Assess the Situation 1
Browse Declarer's Checklist to Develop Extra Tricks 8
Consider the Order 37
Summary 41
Quiz 42
Practice Deals #1-4 48
2. Play of the Deal in a Suit Contract 57
Assess the Situation 57
Browse Declarer's Checklist to Eliminate Losers. 64
Consider the Order 76
Summary 86
Quiz 88
Practice Deals # 5-8 96
3. Entries 105
The Link Card and Entry 105
Conserving Entries 110
Creating Entries 120
Using Entries to Establish Winners 126
Summary 135
Quiz 136
Practice Deals #9-12 144
4. Handling the Opponents 153
Identifying Safe and Dangerous Opponents 157
The Hold-up Play 164
Avoid the Dangerous Opponent 174
Help From the Opponents 180
Controlling Which Opponent is Safe 188
Summary 192
Quiz 194
Practice Deals #13-16 200
Additional Practice Deals 209
Practice Deals #17-32 210
Appendix 242
Glossary 242