TWiB Lesson #407 (6 of 9)
Here we look at one of the best tools for exploring slam - Jacoby 2NT . (Video Coming Soon)
Slam Bidding: Jacoby 2NT
Slam Bidding: Splinters by Responder
TWiB Lesson #408 (7 of 9)
Here we look at a tool similar to Jacoby 2NT. The Splinter bid allows Responder to explore slam by describing their hand entirely — Fit, Values, and Shortness.. (Video Coming Soon)
Slam Bidding: Splinters by Opener
TWiB Lesson #409 (8 of 9)
Shortness can be shown by the Opener, just as it is by the Responder. Here we look at how Open does this to explore for slam and help Responder re-evaluate their hand. (Video Coming Soon)
Slam Bidding: Other Slam Tools
TWiB Lesson #410 (9 of 9)
There are many other tools for exploring slam. Here we look at how to use some of these valuable and interesting tools. (Video Coming Soon)
Opening Lead Basics: Card Combinations
TWiB Lesson #394 (1 of 8)
Here we look at the fundamentals of Opening Leads — what to lead from different are combinations. (Video Coming Soon)
Opening Lead Basics: Rule of 11
TWiB Lesson #395 (2 of 8)
This week we look at a useful tool for visualizing the opening lead - the Rule of 11. (Video Coming Soon)
Opening Lead Basics: Leads in Partner's Suit
TWiB Lesson #396 (3 of 8)
We often lead partner’s suit. It is extremely important for us to have good agreements about this situation. Let’s take a look in detail. (Video Coming Soon)
Opening Lead Basics: When to Lead Partner's Suit
TWiB Lesson #397 (4 of 8)
When partner bids we usually lead their suit. Here we look at when we should lead partner’s suit and we should consider leading something else. (Video Coming Soon)
Opening Lead Basics: Power Leads
TWiB Lesson #398 (5 of 8)
There are some unusual leads that partner makes. It is important to know when and how to look for them. (Video Coming Soon)
Opening Lead Basics: Unusual Honor Leads
TWiB Lesson #399 (6 of 8)
There are some unusual leads that partner makes, in NT some of these show extremely powerful holdings. Here we look at them. (Video Coming Soon)
Opening Lead Basics: Rule of 10/12
TWiB Lesson #400 (7 of 8)
An exciting 400th edition of TWIB! We look at how we play and play against 3rd and 5th best opening leads - using the Rule of 10/12. (Video Coming Soon)
Opening Lead Basics: Interpreting Partner's Lead
TWiB Lesson #401 (8 of 8)
Understanding the meaning of the card that partner has led is a key part of defending property at trick 1. (Video Coming Soon)
Notrump Play: Taking Tricks
TWiB Lesson #386 (1 of 8)
WEven when you have enough immediate winners to make your contract there is still a skill in taking the tricks in the proper order. Here we look at how we manage our transportation to do so the best we can. (Video Coming Soon)
Notrump Play: Develop Tricks
TWiB Lesson #387 (2 of 8)
A large part of taking tricks in NT contracts is develop tricks beyond our basic immediate winners. Here we look at how we accomplish this. (Video Coming Soon)
Notrump Play: Finesses of Many Kind
TWiB Lesson #388 (3 of 8)
This week we look at another of our core trick taking tools, the finesse. Here we see how we can use this tool in a variety of different ways.(Video Coming Soon)
Notrump Play: Making a Plan
TWiB Lesson #389 (4 of 8)
Here we look at how to combine our play techniques in NT contracts. Planning our options is a key part of finding good lines of play. (Video Coming Soon)
Notrump Play: Holdup Plays
TWiB Lesson #390 (5 of 8)
Just because you can win the first trick, doesn’t mean you should. Here we look at holdup plays, when to make them and when not too.(Video Coming Soon)
Notrump Play: Control of the Hand
TWiB Lesson #391 (6 of 8)
Being in control of each suit and having multiple controls often determines what lies of play we can afford to adopt. Let’s take a look at some common situations.. (Video Coming Soon)
Notrump Play: Transportation
TWiB Lesson #392 (7 of 8)
When declaring getting back and forth between our hand and the dummy is a key part of the play. Here we look at how to manage our transportation. (Video Coming Soon)
Notrump Play: Timing
TWiB Lesson #393 (8 of 8)
Timing on a hand has to do with the order that you make your plays. Here we look at how to get the timing right so that you can take the most tricks possible. (Video Coming Soon)