Fee $140
This course is only for parents. Students cannot register.
“Thinking Bridge” Defense Adult Intermediate Course – Visualizing Declarer’s Hand
Fee $140
Course Content
Lesson Content
- TB Lesson 1 5-Lines of Defense and How to Use Them Handout
- TBD Lesson 01 Play Hand Record
- TBD Lesson 1 - Defense Strategy and Opening Lead
Videos
- Defense and Opening l;ead 19m 56s
Drills
Take The DrillLesson Content
- TBD Lesson 2 Signaling Handout
- TBD Lesson 2 Signaling Presentation
- Thinking Brigde lesson 2 Practice Deals hand Record
Videos
- TBD Lesson 2 Signaling 20m 58s
Drills
Take The DrillDrills
Take The DrillLesson Content
- TBD Lesson 4 3rd Hand Play Presentation
- TBD Lesson 4 Play Hand Record
Videos
- Defense Third hand Play Presentation 14m 5s
Drills
Take The DrillLesson Content
- Defense 2nd hand Play Presentation
- TBD Lesson 5 2rd Hand Play Hand Record
Videos
- Thinking Bridge 2nd hand Play Core Concepts 22m 13s
Drills
Take The DrillLesson Content
- TBD Lesson 5 Counting on Defense handout
- Counting on Defense Example
- Lesson 06 Presentation
- TBD Lesson 6 Counting on Defense Play Hand Record
Videos
- Counting on Defense 20m 45s
Lesson Content
- Dummy Recognition Presentation
- Dummy Recognition Handout
- Lesson 7 Play Deals hand record
Videos
- Dummy Type Recognition 20m 0s
Lesson Content
- TBD Lesson 8 Winning Defensive Tricks with Trump Presentation
Course Schedule
Description
Defense is the hardest part of the game. You'll end up on defense about half the time, so honing your defensive skills is a prerequisite to becoming a better bridge player.
It's essential to have solid agreements with your partner about your signals and leads. What sort of signal applies in each situation? Which card do you lead from different holdings?
But leading the correct card and giving good signals are not what make a great defender. You need to peer into declarer's mind, figure out what they're trying to do, and counter their attack.
You need to visualize the two unseen hands consistent with all the information available to the defender at critical junctures in the play. You need to start with a sound and well-thought-out strategy for the defense but be nimble enough to change that strategy midstream.
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