Strengthen your bidding and sharpen your intermediate to advanced play technique. This course includes discussion of the weekly topic, in-class exercises, lots of practice deals, homework, and occasional examples from deals played at the Wednesday Night game.
This course is for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge.
Using materials from many sources (primarily Richard Pavlicek) you will learn concepts, do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and finish the evening by playing hands relating 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 12-Week Course Covers |
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Bidding:
Declarer Play:
Defense:
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| Class Downloads** | |
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| Lesson 1 | Opener’s Rebid |
| Lesson 2 | Opener’s Third Bid |
| Lesson 3 | Overcall |
| Lesson 4 | Takeout Double |
| Lesson 5 | Preempt |
| Lesson 6 | Negative Double |
| Lesson 7 | Card Combinations |
| Lesson 8 | Play the Odds |
| Lesson 9 | Play at Notrump |
| Lesson 10 | Play at Suits |
| Lesson 11 | Defense at Notrump |
| Lesson 12 | Defense at Suits |
**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class.
Instructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron
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 $240 to hold your spot to:
Frank Smoot
528 S Taaffe St
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
