A long suit isn’t the whole story.
Suit quality, seat and vulnerability affect the decision.
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With Tracey Bauer
Weak 2 Bids
Six cards can make a lot of noise.
A long suit and a modest hand can make life awkward for the opponents. Learn when a weak two is useful, then follow the responses.
With Tracey BauerA conversation in cards.
A weak two describes a long suit and limited strength. Suit quality and vulnerability still matter.
Responder decides whether to stop, raise or investigate. A weak opening does not rule out game.
An opening weak two bid takes bidding room away.
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 opened weak. Could we have game?
Responder needs to distinguish support from real interest.
They preempted. Now we’re guessing.
Practice reading the space the opening took away.
A little table test
Your turn to think it through.
Try one decision before the workshop. Choose an answer to see the reasoning.
Why can a weak two opening be useful with a modest hand?
The jump to the two level removes room from the opponents while describing a long suit and limited strength.
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.
See what the bid says.
Work through the convention with Tracey and the recorded questions.
Two-hour lesson recording · Watch on your schedule
- Evaluate a hand for a weak two opening.
- Distinguish a preemptive raise from an inquiry.
- Follow weak-two auctions from both sides of the table.
Follow the lesson to the table.
Follow the included Play of the Hand replay. Pause before a bid or a play, choose your own action, then compare it 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 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.
Is this a live class?
The workshop is available as a recording. Watch on your schedule and return to the examples.
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.
Six cards can make a lot of noise.
Watch the workshop, work through the examples and bring the agreement to your next partnership conversation.