11/16/21 (67 min)
As a defender you can "duck" a trick to try and help your side keep communication. You can also do so to create complexity and a guess for the Declarer.
Card Play Fun - Ducking Plays
Card Play Fun - Hold-Up Plays
11/23/21 (62 min)
Here we look at the technique where the Declarer refuses to take a winner to try to cut communication and see when they should use it and when they should not.
Card Play Fun - The Danger Hand and Safe Hand
11/29/21 (61 min)
There are a variety of situations where, as Declarer, we are comfortable having one Defender gain the lead and not the other. Here we look at how to recognize and make use of this situation.
Card Play Fun - Analyzing Dummy at Trick 1
12/7/21 (72 min)
One of the most important things you can do as Declarer is to make a plan at Trick 1. Here we look at how to do breakdown and effectively analyze what the dummy has to offer.
Card Play Fun - Card Reading
12/27/21 (70 min)
Interpreting the cards that are led on opening lead, and in the middle of the hand, is one of the art forms of bridge. Here we work on placing and visualizing the location of the opponent's cards.