Bridge improvers year 3

For learners with a reasonable knowledge of the game. Revise standard bidding conventions and be introduced to more complex tools to assist in bidding accurately, more card play techniques and defensive strategies. Lots of play practice. Supporting materials are available, book purchase is advised.

Learner & Entry Requirements:
Good knowledge of the Acol bidding system, and some idea of how to play a hand and defend.

General & First Session:
Pen and paper if you wish to take notes. KAE is unable to offer refunds for any materials, equipment or books if the course is subsequently closed.

Course Aim & Objective:
To help you refine and develop your knowledge of the game of Bridge. To introduce useful bidding conventions and help you improve your playing and defensive techniques.

A good overall knowledge of the 'Standard English' bidding system. Ability to play and defend with confidence.

Assessment:Continuous. Homework is given every week. Additional revision tests are available from the EBU (English Bridge Union). Practical tasks are given to assess learning. Each lesson includes a 'play' session. Questions are encouraged.

Progression:Beginners' Duplicate

Course Syllabus:

• How to bid and defend against slams
• The competitive auction
• The effect of vulnerability
• Cue Bids
• The losing trick count
• How to check for a stopper in NT
• Bidding 2 suited hands
• More card reading and inferences
• End plays
• Avoidance plays