Points or playing strength?
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With Tracey Bauer
Strong 2♣
A big hand needs room to explain itself.
You finally pick up the strong hand. Learn how 2♣ starts the conversation, what responder promises and how to keep the auction on course.
With Tracey BauerA conversation in cards.
The opening is artificial. It shows strength, not necessarily a ♣ suit.
A waiting 2♦ response gives opener room to show the hand. It is not simply a count of responder’s points.
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 bid.
Take these questions to the lesson, then follow the answers through the hands.
Partner has almost nothing.
A waiting response and a weak hand are not the same thing.
Are we forced to game?
You need to recognize which continuations can stop.
A little table test
Your turn to think it through.
Try one decision before the workshop. Choose an answer to see the reasoning.
Does a strong 2♣ opening promise a long ♣ suit?
The opening shows a strong hand. Opener describes the actual suit or balanced shape on the next turn.
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.
Give the strong hand room.
Follow the opening, responder’s first bid and opener’s description of the hand.
Two-hour lesson recording · Watch on your schedule
- Recognize the purpose of an artificial strong 2♣ opening.
- Understand the 2♦ waiting response and positive responses.
- Follow opener’s rebid and distinguish forcing from passable continuations.
See the strong hand in play.
Follow the recorded Play of the Hand session from the strong opening to the final contract. Pause before a decision and compare your choice with Tracey’s 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 BridgeChamp
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 this 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.
A big hand needs room to explain itself.
Watch the workshop, try the examples and bring the agreements to your next partnership conversation.