Bridge Game - wk 1/7: Basic Bidding I

🌟 Course Headline: Master the Art of Bidding in Bridge - WK 1/7: Basic Bidding I 🌟

Embark on Your Bridge Learning Journey with "Bridge Game – WK1/7: Basic Bidding I"!!!

Welcome, aspiring bridge aficionados, to the first installment of our comprehensive online course series designed to elevate your game from beginner to master. This week's focus is on the foundation of bidding strategically. 🚀

Key Topics Covered in This Course:

• Hand Evaluation 📊

  • Glossary, Power of a Single Hand, Trick Potential, Balance, Distribution, Distribution Points, Ruffing by Declarer vs. Dummy, Bidding Preparation.

• Target of the Game 🎯

  • Understanding the Target of the Game, Contract Components, Optimum Suit, Fit Preference, Optimum Level, Point Ranges.

• Standard Opening 🃏

  • Mastering the Opening Bid, Positioning Yourself in the Opening, Standard Opening Strategies, Bidding Preparation.

• Responses 🎉

  • Navigating Free Bidding, Responding to NT Openings, Assessing Responder’s Strength, Order of Bidding Preference, Major Support Concepts, Post NT Bidding Actions, Dustbin NT, Jump Shift Responses, and What Follows.

• Opener’s Rebids 🔄

  • Strategic Rebid Orders, The Logic Behind Jump NT, Post Jump NT Actions, Major Support After Already Showing a Major, Non-Jump NT Rebids, Minor Support Bidding After a Minor Has Been Supported, Suit Repetition Plays, and Readying for the Next Move.

• Responder’s Rebids 📈

  • Responding to New Suits and Jump New Suits.

• Responses to 1NT Opening 🎲

  • Crafting Responses with 0-3 Cards in a Major, Applying Stayman for 4 Cards, Garbage Stayman, Jacoby for 5 Cards, Texas for 6 Cards Major Hands, and Smolen for 5-4 Major Hand Types.

Your Bridge Learning Path:

As you get comfortable with the basics, this course sets the stage for a rewarding bridge journey:

• WEEK 2/7: Card Game (You can start playing bridge.)
• WEEK 3/7: Basic Bidding II
• WEEK 4/7: Intermediate Bidding (You can start joining bridge tournaments.)
• WEEK 5/7: Advanced Bidding (Coming Soon)
• WEEK 6/7: Card Game II (Coming Soon)
• WEEK 7/7: Expert Bidding (Coming Soon)

Course Summary:

This course is the stepping stone into a series of bridge courses designed to build upon each other. After completing this foundational course, you'll have a solid understanding of bidding principles and be ready to take your game to the next level. The advanced and expert courses will provide deeper insights as you progress in your learning journey. Remember, mastery takes time, so take your bridge experience one step at a time! 🎳

Join Emrah AHISKALIOGLU on this voyage to understand, play, and love the game of bridge with all its intricate beauty. Let's start this exciting adventure together! 🎵

Ready to dive into the world of bidding and beyond? Enroll now and let the card games begin!