1st Year 99er Lessons
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| Subject | Abstract | Quiz |
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Take-Out doubles and responses | ||
Criteria for overcalls and reponses by Advancer with support |
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Bids by Advancer without support for Overcaller's major suit |
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Advancer's bids when Overcaller has bid a minor |
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Criteria and Responder's Bids |
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Criteria and Advancer's Bids |
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Criteria and common sequences | ||
Opener's rebids |
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Guidelines augmenting "4th from longest & strongest" | ||
Guidelines for leads versus suit contracts | ||
Lead guidelines when other suits are bid |
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Opener's Forcing Rebids | ||
Responders's Forcing and Non-Forcing Rebids |
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Opener's Non-Forcing Rebids |
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Opening Bids with two-suited hands |
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Responding with two-suited hands |
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Uncovering 5-3 Major Fit when Responder holds a 5-card major |
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Other New Minor Forcing situations |
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Hand Evaluation and the Point Count System |
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Review Stayman |
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Stayman when Responder holds 5-4 in the majors |
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Stayman over 2NT |
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Review Jacoby Transfers |
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Additional Topics |
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Review Responses with a fit |
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Guidelines |
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Guidelines |
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Guidelines |
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Review and expand on topic, especially cue-bid raises |
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Introduction to the strong 2C opening convention and responses |
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Introduction to Control Bids |
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Control Bids Guidelines (additional details) |
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Using 1430 KeyCard Blackwood |
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Play & Defense
Exercises
| Exercise | Category |
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Entries | |
Multiple Chances | |
Avoidance | |
Entries | |
Counting Losers | |
Entries | |
Avoidance | |
Avoidance, Counting Winners | |
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Bidding Analysis
| Date & Board # | Abstract |
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Competitive Bidding Using LoTT Guideline |