| January 16 / 17 |
How the Declarer / Defender wins Tricks |
A good defender is
able to imagine what the declarer will do. In this session we will
imagine ourselves as declarer, and see how to win tricks. |
| January 23 / 24 |
Opening Leads |
By listening to
the auction, from both the opponents and from partner you may receive
valuable information to select the opening lead. Also the difference
between leading against NT and suit contracts. |
| January 30 / 31 |
Third Hand Play |
Partner has made
the opening lead and now you must think about the information and what you
play here may make or break the contract. |
| February 6 / 7 |
Second Hand Play |
The maxim
"second hand low" has some merit, but you must understand why
and how to apply it. |
| February 13 / 14 |
The Defensive Plan |
Just like declarer
you must take a moment to evaluate the hand and see where your side might
win some tricks - and then put the plan into action. |
| February 20 / 21 |
Signaling |
There is more to
the art of signaling effectively than you think. What do you want to
tell partner? How will it effect the outcome of the contract. |
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| February 27 / 28 |
Defensive Trumps |
How the defenders
take advantage of the trump suit, promotion, length can work for the
defense as well as for the declarer. |
| March 5 / 6 |
Recognizing Dummy Types |
A long suit in
dummy can be a threat, so take your tricks, or maybe prevent declarer from
using it, can prevent declarer from setting up a suit or from getting
extra ruffs in dummy? |
| March 12 / 13 |
Trump Leads |
A largely
overlooked topic - the old maxim "When in doubt, lead trump" but
in truth it is "when it is right, lead trump". . learn when it
is right. |
| March 19 / 20 |
Tricks, Points, & Distribution |
The essence of a
good defender is the ability to count. Counting tricks, counting
points, and counting distribution. |
| March 26 / 27 |
Discarding |
Too many contract
are made because the defenders discard incorrectly - learn how to think
about what to discard. |
| April 2 / 3 |
Avoid Helping the Declarer |
Taking a tricks
too soon or even too late may be helpful for declarer, plus dozens of
other ways the defenders inadvertently help the declarer to win tricks
they do not deserve to win. |