Using the same format as The Pocket Guide to Bridge, this book provides a handy pocket summary of about two dozen basic concepts in defensive cardplay. In a concise but readable manner, it summarizes most of the material presented in 25 Ways to be a Better Defender by the same author team.
A handy pocket size guide to 25 basic bidding conventions.
Building on the success of 'Planning the Play of a Bridge Hand', this book gives the near-beginner a chance to practice the principles on which sound defensive play is based, from the opening lead onwards.
This is not just a series of problem hands, however. Each section contains a brief introduction of its topic, and the ideas are reinforced with carefully explained solutions and helpful tips throughout.
Complete Defense Bridge Play
Covers leads, signaling, second- and third-hand play, and discarding, and includes practice hands and quizzes
Written for complete beginners, this book is based on material that Barbara Seagram uses in her own classes to introduce hundreds of new players to the game every year.
The book will enable readers to use, recognise and understand all the standard defensive signals used in bridge and to gain an awareness of alternative methods.
Concentrating on defensive play in bridge, this book covers all aspects of play from opening leads, second, third and fourth-hand play, timing, signalling, cutting communications and counting to inferential and deceptive play.
The book finishes with a chapter that looks at the signalling methods of eight world-class pairs, with examples of their methods in action. A book any player who is looking to improve will want to read.
The squel to ... 25 bridge conventions you should know--Cover.