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