Encouragement, or count?
The situation tells you which signal partner is giving.
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With Tracey Bauer
Carding
Small cards. Useful messages.
Partner’s low card may be saying more than you think. Learn how attitude, count and suit preference help a partnership defend together.
With Tracey BauerA conversation in cards.
A relatively high card can encourage continuation. Interpret it with the visible cards and the agreement.
A relatively low card can discourage continuation. Other situations may call for count or suit preference instead.
Tap a card to see the message in context.
The lessonTwo-hour recordingLearn the ideas with Tracey
Play of the HandTwo-hour recordingFollow the decisions at the table
The complete package4 to 5 hoursVideo, workbook, cheatsheet and practice hands
Sound familiar?
The decisions behind the card.
Take these questions to the lesson, then follow the answers through the hands.
A high card. A different message.
Attitude and suit preference use card size differently.
We signal differently.
A useful message needs an agreement both players remember.
A little table test
Your turn to think it through.
Try one decision before the workshop. Choose an answer to see the reasoning.
Which signal describes your interest in the suit being played?
Attitude expresses interest in continuing a suit. Count describes length; suit preference suggests another suit.
Tap an answer. Take a moment with the explanation.
From the lesson to the table
Learn it. Then see it in play.
Your ticket includes 4 to 5 hours of video across the lesson and Play of the Hand, a 30 to 50 page workbook, a two-page cheatsheet and PBN hands to practice on BBO or BridgeChamp.
Learn the three signals.
Work through attitude, count and suit preference with Tracey, then look at how the situation changes the message.
Two-hour lesson recording · Watch on your schedule
- Distinguish attitude, count and suit-preference signals.
- Recognize when each type of signal is useful.
- Put your defensive signaling agreements into words.
Read the signal in a real hand.
Follow the recorded Play of the Hand session. Pause before a defensive card, choose the signal you would send and compare the discussion.
Two-hour practice recording · Included with your ticket
Two-hour lesson replayTwo-hour Play of the Hand replay4 to 5 hours of video30 to 50 page workbookTwo-page cheatsheetPBN hands for BBO or BridgeChampRecorded Q&A
Before you pull up a chair
A few practical things.
What does the ticket include?
Your ticket includes the two-hour lesson and two-hour Play of the Hand recording, with 4 to 5 hours of video in total. You also get a 30 to 50 page workbook, a two-page cheatsheet and PBN hands to practice on BBO or BridgeChamp.
Are both sessions recorded?
Yes. The lesson and Play of the Hand are both recorded, so you can watch, pause and return to the hands on your schedule.
Is it included for VIP members?
Yes. VIP members have access to the lesson, Play of the Hand recording and included materials.
Can I play the hands myself?
Yes. Use the PBN files in BridgeChamp or another PBN-compatible platform. For BBO, convert them to LIN if its import tool requires that format.
Small cards. Useful messages.
Watch the workshop, try the examples and bring the agreements to your next partnership conversation.