Bridge: The Magic of Defense
Published on 4. August 2023
1 pages
978-1-944201-41-8 (ISBN)
Description
This easy guide to defense, both fun and memorable, will take a newer player quickly up to an intermediate level and an intermediate player to an advanced intermediate level, if not beyond, with all of the tools needed to progress even further. The mix of ideas presented in the chapters and then reinforced with such a perfect selection of hands, with gentle repetition of the most important factors, will be a tremendous learning aid for the ambitions player.
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Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
File size
0,94 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-944201-41-8 (9781944201418)
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Barbara Seagram | Caroline Sydnor
The Magic of Defense
Book
08/2023
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Persons
Originating from the sun-kissed shores of Barbados, West Indies, Barbara Seagram has seamlessly woven her passion for bridge into the vibrant tapestry of Toronto, Canada. Alongside her partner in both life and cards, Alex Kornel, Barbara imparts her bridge wisdom to a global audience, operating her esteemed School of Bridge and illuminating the minds of countless students each year across every skill level. Garnering a constellation of accolades, Barbara stands as a luminary in her field, her name synonymous with both best-selling authorship and tireless advocacy for the game of bridge on a worldwide scale. Yet, amidst these accomplishments, her heart remains steadfastly dedicated to the thrill of the bridge table. Given the chance, you'll find Barbara engaged in her cherished pursuit from the first rays of morning to the velvet embrace of night, always with her favored partner, Alex, by her side.
Content
- Front Cover
- Contents
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Signaling and Carding Agreements
- Opening Leads
- More about the Rule of 40
- Third Hand Play
- Cooperation In Defense
- Unblocking Partner's Suit
- More About the Rule of 11
- When Not to Lead Partner's Suit
- The Ruffing Game
- Signaling Attitude
- Discards
- The Count Signal
- The Suit Preference Signal
- Second Hand Play
- Counting Tricks
- Lead-Directing Doubles
