Encouragement, or count?
The situation tells you which signal partner is giving.
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Workshop replay · Parts 1 and 2
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.
Parts 1 and 2: the original Carding Workshop and Upside-Down Carding, recorded November 1, 2026.
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.
Part 1Carding AgreementsThe three signals, in standard and upside-down carding
Part 2Upside-Down CardingRecorded November 1, 2026
The complete package4 to 5 hoursVideo, two workbooks, a 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.
Two workshops, one replay
Learn the signals. Then learn upside-down carding.
Your ticket includes two full workshop recordings, 4 to 5 hours of video in all, with two workbooks, a two-page cheatsheet and a practice hand file for BBO.
Learn the three signals.
Work through attitude, count and suit preference with Tracey, then look at how the situation changes the message.
Full workshop recording · Workbook and practice hand file
- Distinguish attitude, count and suit-preference signals.
- Recognize when each type of signal is useful.
- Put your defensive signaling agreements into words.
Play attitude and count upside down.
The second edition, recorded November 1, 2026: which signal to give when, present count, fourth-best leads and the Rule of 11, Coded 9s and 10s, and suit preference, including in the trump suit. Bonus: Reverse Smith.
Two-hour workshop recording · Student workbook and two-page cheatsheet
Part 1: Carding Agreements replayPart 2: Upside-Down Carding replay4 to 5 hours of videoTwo workbooksTwo-page cheatsheetPractice hand file for BBO
Before you pull up a chair
A few practical things.
What does the ticket include?
Your ticket includes two workshop recordings, Part 1: Carding Agreements and Part 2: Upside-Down Carding, with 4 to 5 hours of video in total. You also get both workbooks, a two-page cheatsheet and a practice hand file for BBO.
Which part should I watch first?
Start with Part 1 if signals are new to you. If you already play upside-down attitude and count, you can start with Part 2. Both are recorded, so you can pause and return on your schedule.
Is it included for VIP members?
Yes. VIP members have access to both parts and the included materials.
Can I play the hands myself?
Yes. Part 1 includes a LIN hand file you can load into BBO.
Small cards. Useful messages.
Watch both parts, try the examples and bring the agreements to your next partnership conversation.