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Item specifics
- Condition
- Artist
- Lampert, Harry
- ISBN
- 9780671630270
- Book Title
- Fun Way to Serious Bridge
- Publisher
- Touchstone
- Item Length
- 8.4 in
- Publication Year
- 1986
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Features
- Revised
- Genre
- Games & Activities
- Topic
- Card Games / General, General, Card Games / Bridge
- Item Weight
- 7.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 160 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Touchstone
ISBN-10
067163027X
ISBN-13
9780671630270
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2309735261
Product Key Features
Book Title
Fun Way to Serious Bridge
Number of Pages
160 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1986
Topic
Card Games / General, General, Card Games / Bridge
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Revised
Genre
Games & Activities
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
7.7 Oz
Item Length
8.4 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
86-006657
Dewey Edition
19
Reviews
Alan Truscott The New York Times ...takes the student efficiently through the basic rules of bidding...a sound introduction to play and defense., Charles Goren and Omar Sharif Daily News One of the most intriguing beginner's books we've seen in many a day...a very pleasant way to learn the world's most fascinating game., Alan TruscottThe New York Times...takes the student efficiently through the basic rules of bidding...a sound introduction to play and defense., Charles Goren and Omar SharifDaily NewsOne of the most intriguing beginner's books we've seen in many a day...a very pleasant way to learn the world's most fascinating game.
Dewey Decimal
795.41/52
Table Of Content
CONTENTS Introduction BASICS OF GAME First Magic Number Mechanics of game Scoring BIDDING Goal of bidding How to evaluate hand Point count system What is an opening bid? SUIT BIDDING Distributional Points Opening Bids Point requirements for game and slams Second Magic Number Responses to opening suit bids Rebids by the Opening Bidder NO TRUMP BIDDING Opening One No Trump bids Responses to No Trump bids Stayman Convention Stayman Interference FORCING BIDS COMPETITION Reasons for competing Ways of competing Overcalls Responses to overcalls One no trump overcalls Take-out doubles and responses Defense against take-out double Cue bids Preemptive overcalls "Unusual" no trump BIG HAND BIDDING Opening two bids in suits and responses Blackwood convention Grand slam force Big no trump hands Gerber convention PREEMPTIVE BIDDING PENALTY DOUBLES PATTERNS OF PLAY How tricks are won DECLARER PLAY The finesse Establishing long suits Play in trump contracts When to pull trumps When to delay pulling trumps No trump play Hold-up play Dangerous opponent Which suit to set up Entries DEFENSIVE PLAY Opening leads No trump leads Rule of Eleven Suit contract leads Third hand play Signalling Lead-directing doubles ADVANCED PLAY Strip and end plays Simple squeeze Counting the hand Dummy reversals False-carding Bath coup YOUR BRIDGE SYSTEM PROPRIETIES OTHER SYSTEMS The weak two bid Preemptive single jump overcalls Dopi Balancing Third hand openings Drury The negative double Transfer bids Flannery
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Learn the basics to bridge in this fun, easy-to-understand guide! The Fun Way To Serious Bridge is for anyone who wants to learn and understand the fundamentals of the mind-stimulating and challenging game of bridge--and enjoy every minute of it! Harry Lampert combines his skills as a bridge player and teacher with his artistic talents to bring you a totally new FUN way to learn the game. The magic of his superb cartoons and simple, informative language will help you to absorb the principles of serious contract bridge--and remember them. You'll laugh and learn every step of the way from opening bids to strip and end plays. Whether novice or seasoned social player, this unique book will make good bridge a simple "trick." You'll learn all about: -Opening bids, suit bids, response and no trump bids, and how to force bids -Competition, and the reasons and ways behind it -Big hand bidding such as Blackwood Convention, grand slam force and Gerber Convention -Patterns of play including how tricks are won, the finesse, establishing a long suit, when to pull and delay trumps and entries -Defensive and advanced play--plus much more!, The Fun Way To Serious Bridgeis for anyone who wants to learn and understand the fundamentals of the mind-stimulating and challenging game of bridge -- and enjoy every minute of it! Harry Lampert combines his skills as a bridge player and teacher with his artistic talents to bring you a totally new FUN way to learn the game. The magic of his superb cartoons and simple, informative language will help you to absorb the principles of serious contract bridge -- and remember them. You'll laugh and learn every step of the way from opening bids to strip and end plays. Whether novice or seasoned social player, this unique book will make good bridge a simple "trick." You'll learn all about:* Opening bids, suit bids, response and no trump bids, and how to force bids* Competition and the reasons and ways behind it* Big hand bidding such as Blackwood Convention, grand slam force and Gerber Convention* Patterns of play including how tricks are won, the finesse, establishing a long suit, when to pull and delay trumps and entries.* Defensive and advanced play -- plus much more!, The Fun Way To Serious Bridge is for anyone who wants to learn and understand the fundamentals of the mind-stimulating and challenging game of bridge -- and enjoy every minute of it Harry Lampert combines his skills as a bridge player and teacher with his artistic talents to bring you a totally new FUN way to learn the game. The magic of his superb cartoons and simple, informative language will help you to absorb the principles of serious contract bridge -- and remember them. You'll laugh and learn every step of the way from opening bids to strip and end plays. Whether novice or seasoned social player, this unique book will make good bridge a simple "trick." You'll learn all about: * Opening bids, suit bids, response and no trump bids, and how to force bids * Competition and the reasons and ways behind it * Big hand bidding such as Blackwood Convention, grand slam force and Gerber Convention * Patterns of play including how tricks are won, the finesse, establishing a long suit, when to pull and delay trumps and entries. * Defensive and advanced play -- plus much more, The Fun Way To Serious Bridge is for anyone who wants to learn and understand the fundamentals of the mind-stimulating and challenging game of bridge -- and enjoy every minute of it! Harry Lampert combines his skills as a bridge player and teacher with his artistic talents to bring you a totally new FUN way to learn the game. The magic of his superb cartoons and simple, informative language will help you to absorb the principles of serious contract bridge -- and remember them. You'll laugh and learn every step of the way from opening bids to strip and end plays. Whether novice or seasoned social player, this unique book will make good bridge a simple "trick." You'll learn all about: * Opening bids, suit bids, response and no trump bids, and how to force bids * Competition and the reasons and ways behind it * Big hand bidding such as Blackwood Convention, grand slam force and Gerber Convention * Patterns of play including how tricks are won, the finesse, establishing a long suit, when to pull and delay trumps and entries. * Defensive and advanced play -- plus much more!
LC Classification Number
GV1282.3.L277 1986
ebay_catalog_id
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Copyright Date
1980
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