Was that really game forcing?
Passed hands and competition change the meaning.
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With Tracey Bauer
Two Over One
Agree on game. Give the auction room.
Moving from Standard American to 2/1? Learn what changes, what stays familiar and how a game force gives both hands time to describe themselves.
With Tracey BauerA conversation in cards.
In a 2/1 game-forcing system, this response lets the partnership explore without stopping below game.
The forcing 1NT response handles hands outside the direct game-forcing response. It requires its own partnership agreement.
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.
We rushed past the useful bids.
Once game is agreed, you can spend time showing shape.
We play the same system. Mostly.
Small partnership gaps can create big misunderstandings.
A little table test
Your turn to think it through.
Try one decision before the workshop. Choose an answer to see the reasoning.
Playing 2/1, an unpassed responder bids 2♣ after 1♥ with no interference. What does this establish?
This is a game-forcing 2/1 response. Both partners can describe their hands without worrying about being passed below game.
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.
Build the system in stages.
Work from the differences with Standard American and the forcing 1NT response through game-forcing auctions and slam exploration.
Two-hour lesson recording · Watch on your schedule
- Recognize when a 2/1 response establishes a game force.
- Understand the forcing 1NT response and its role in the system.
- Develop the auction from finding a fit to considering slam.
Follow the system to the table.
Watch the recorded Play of the Hand session. Choose what your next bid should promise, then follow the partnership from the auction into the play.
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.
Do I already need to play 2/1?
No. The workshop is for Standard American players making the transition and current 2/1 players filling gaps.
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.
Agree on game. Give the auction room.
Watch the workshop, try the examples and bring the agreements to your next partnership conversation.