25 Ways to Take More Tricks as Declarer Part 1 of 3: The Basics

by Barbara Seagram, David Bird

25 Ways to Take More Tricks as Declarer Part 1 of 3: The Basics Foreword Introduction Chapter 1 The Simple Finesse Chapter 2 Ruffing Losers Chapter 3 Establishing a Suit Chapter 4 Discarding Losers Chapter 5 The Hold-Up Play at Notrump Chapter 6 Other Types of Finesse Chapter 7 Safety Plays Within One Suit GlossaryAbout the BookJoin master bridge teachers Barbara Seagram and David Bird as they first show you the basic building finesses, hold-up plays, establishing a suit, making extra tricks with ruffs, and setting up discards. Then move on to learning how to make a plan at the start of each hand, how to count the opponents' hands and then use that information, and how to keep a dangerous opponent from getting the lead. Finally you'll be ready for more advanced techniques that you may think are beyond safety plays, dummy reversals, eliminations and throw-ins.Loaded with good, easy-to-understand advice, along with chapter-end quizzes, key-point summaries and a glossary of technical bridge terms, this book is sure to help you become a better declarer, and a popular partner.For the remaining parts look for these Ways to Take More Tricks as Declarer Part 2 of 3: Working to a Plan25 Ways to Take More Tricks as Declarer Part 3 of 3: The Fine PointsFor the complete book see the following Ways to Take More Tricks as Declarer

129 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 15, 2013