Do shivers run down your back when you realize that you are going to have to declare a no trump contract? Then this course is for you! It's a five-week course that will take the mystery out of declaring no trump contracts.
On the first day, you will learn to count your tricks and look for ways to make up the shortfall - by developing a long suit, by promoting intermediate cards, and by finessing.
On the second day, you will learn about holding up your stoppers in the opponents' suit.
On the third day, you will learn how to review the auction and analyze the opening lead to locate the missing cards.
On the fourth day, you will learn about managing entries - by overtaking, creating entries, unblocking, and ducking.
On the fifth day, you will put it all together (CRAM) by Counting your tricks, Reviewing the auction, Analyzing the lead, and Making a plan.
Keen students might consider acquiring the supplementary textbook Planning the Play of a Bridge Hand by Barbara Seagram and David Bird. It is available from Amazon for $22.95. As well, our club has a few copies for sale at $20 (we get a discount from Barbara).
Instructor: Lynda Burnett
Level: Novice
Venue: Our teaching room
Dates: Wednesday mornings, October 4, 11, 18, 25, and November 1, 9:30 am - noon
Cost: $75 members/ $95 non-members
