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This course goes beyond the topics from Intermediate Bridge I and Intermediate Bridge II. It is for bridge players who have a minimum of two years experience playing duplicate bridge.

You will learn powerful and practical bidding, play and defense concept including:

  • Hand evaluation when partner invites slam, balancing, and the latest defenses to 1NT.
  • Use of distribution of the defensive hands to produce extra tricks, and,
  • Defending safely or aggressively as the dummy suggests.

There are exercises in class, homework outside of class, and each evening finishes by playing deals related to the topic. Snacks are also provided. You will be amazed at what you will learn, even if you have played for years and years!

The in-class exercises are available in electronic format so students can play the hands at home and receive commentary on their bidding and play (requires Bridge Baron software).

Our course lecturer is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 15+ years.  Frank and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment.

Please contact Frank Smoot email for more information.

This 8-Week Course Covers
Bidding:

  • Notrump Slams
  • Balancing
  • Defense to 1NT

Declarer Play:

  • Trump Endings
  • Squeeze Plays
  • Throw-in Plays

Defense:

  • Card Combinations
  • Win or Duck?
Class Downloads**
Lesson 1 Notrump Slams
Lesson 2 Balancing
Lesson 3 Defense to 1 Notrump
Lesson 4 Defensive Combinations revised 10/3/19
Lesson 5 Pop or Duck? revised 10/14/19
Lesson 6 Trump Ending
Lesson 7 Squeeze
Lesson 8 Throw-in

Instructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron

Bridge Baron Support

Bridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount.

*After registering, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:
Frank Smoot
528 S Taaffe St
Sunnyvale, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Details

Level:
Intermediate - Advanced
Dates:

Thursday Evenings
6:30-7:15 PM: Homework Help (optional)
7:15 PM-9:30 PM: Class
September 12 - November 21 2019
No class on: October 10, 24 and 31

Instructor:
Frank Smoot
Cost:
$175
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Venue
Bridge Center
432A Stierlin Rd
Mountain View, CA 94043 United States
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Phone:
(650) 940-1824
Address: Bridge Center