I’ve Got Your Back, Partner!

You have a fit with partner and a good hand. Why does the bidding feel so awkward?

Standard raises leave you guessing. Raise partner’s minor and you may land in 5 of a minor when 3NT was easy. Hold a limit raise (10-12 points with 4-card support) opposite a third-seat opening and you may jump straight past the best contract. In this 2-lesson course, you’ll learn two conventions that solve these problems and let you show partner you’ve got their back.

Sound familiar?

Hand 1. Partner opens 1♦. You hold:

You

♠  K 4

♥  Q 7 3

♦  A J 8 5 2

♣  K 9 6

13 points and five diamonds. Do you jump to 3NT? Raise diamonds? And how will you find out whether every suit is stopped?

Hand 2. You passed, and partner opens 1♠ in third seat. You hold:

You

♠  K 10 8 5

♥  Q 9 3

♦  A Q 3

♣  9 6 2

A perfect limit raise, so you bid 3♠. But partner opened light, and 3♠ goes down. Could you have found out first?

By the end of this course, you’ll know exactly what to do with both hands.

What you’ll learn

Lesson 1 — Inverted Minors (Thursday, December 10)

• How do we distinguish between a strong hand and a weak hand when both have adequate support?
• What bids do we make to find out if we belong in 3NT or should play in the minor?
• How do we choose between 3NT and 5 of the minor?

Lesson 2 — Reverse Drury (Thursday, December 17)

• Why do we open light in third and fourth seat?
• Which raise shows a limit raise hand and asks if partner had a legitimate opening hand?

Each class includes

• Interactive classes, in person or online
• Extensive class notes
• Practice hands with explanations
• A link to replay the hands we play in class

Complimentary continental breakfast, snacks and drinks at the club starting at 9:15.

Schedule and price

When: Thursdays, December 10 & 17, 9:30 – 11:30 AM ET

Where: Honors Bridge Club, 216 East 49th Street (between 2nd & 3rd Avenues). In person and simultaneously live streamed.

Length: Two 2-hour classes

Price: $150 for both lessons, in person or online

How to register

Fill out the form on this page or email jeffbadlerbridge@gmail.com. Please include your mobile number; it is needed for billing through Honors Bridge Club.

Class size is limited to four tables, so register early.

Cancellation policy: Refunds are available if you withdraw at least 3 days before the first class. No refunds after the first class.

Who should take this course?

Advanced beginners and developing players who are comfortable with basic bidding and want better tools for raising partner.

Questions?

Text 917-816-6969 or email jeffbadlerbridge@gmail.com.

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