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LIPS Puppet Stayman
Bidding is a conversation between partners, and every call carries meaning. In this lesson we break down how to describe your hand accurately while listening carefully to what your partner is telling you, so the two of y...
Auto Splinters
Understanding hand evaluation goes far beyond simply counting high card points. Distribution, intermediate cards, and fit all change the true worth of your holding. We explore when to upgrade a promising hand and when to...
Texas Transfers
Understanding hand evaluation goes far beyond simply counting high card points. Distribution, intermediate cards, and fit all change the true worth of your holding. We explore when to upgrade a promising hand and when to...
Jacoby Transfers
Declarer play rewards patience and planning. Before touching a single card from dummy, count your winners and losers, picture the layout that gives you trouble, and build a line of play that protects against the bad brea...
Smolen
Declarer play rewards patience and planning. Before touching a single card from dummy, count your winners and losers, picture the layout that gives you trouble, and build a line of play that protects against the bad brea...
Stayman
Defense is often called the hardest part of the game, and for good reason. Signals, count, and attitude all combine to paint a picture for your partner. Here we look at practical carding agreements that turn two defender...
Opening Notrump
The endgame is where well-played hands are won and lost. Squeezes, endplays, and simple counting of the hand let you extract that one extra trick. This lesson introduces the timing and preparation that make advanced tech...
Notrump Intro
A solid opening lead sets the tone for the entire defense. Rather than leading on autopilot, we consider the auction, the vulnerability, and the message you want to send, so your first card gives your side the best chanc...
Redoubles
Understanding hand evaluation goes far beyond simply counting high card points. Distribution, intermediate cards, and fit all change the true worth of your holding. We explore when to upgrade a promising hand and when to...
Equal-Level Conversion
Defense is often called the hardest part of the game, and for good reason. Signals, count, and attitude all combine to paint a picture for your partner. Here we look at practical carding agreements that turn two defender...
Penalty Doubles
The endgame is where well-played hands are won and lost. Squeezes, endplays, and simple counting of the hand let you extract that one extra trick. This lesson introduces the timing and preparation that make advanced tech...
DSI Doubles
Bidding is a conversation between partners, and every call carries meaning. In this lesson we break down how to describe your hand accurately while listening carefully to what your partner is telling you, so the two of y...
Maximal Doubles
Defense is often called the hardest part of the game, and for good reason. Signals, count, and attitude all combine to paint a picture for your partner. Here we look at practical carding agreements that turn two defender...
Support Doubles
Defense is often called the hardest part of the game, and for good reason. Signals, count, and attitude all combine to paint a picture for your partner. Here we look at practical carding agreements that turn two defender...
Responsive Doubles
Declarer play rewards patience and planning. Before touching a single card from dummy, count your winners and losers, picture the layout that gives you trouble, and build a line of play that protects against the bad brea...