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SUMMARY:Intermediate II
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 732-5736\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This course reviews and expands upon topics from Intermediate Bridge I and adds topics covering what to do when the opponents get into the auction (and they will more often in this course). \nThis course is designed for bridge players who have a minimum of one year of experience playing duplicate bridge. \nUsing 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’ll learn\, even if you’ve played for years and years! \nThe 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). \nOur 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. \nFor more information contact Frank Smoot (408) 732-5736 email. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 12-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\nBidding: \n\nWeak Two Bid\nStrong Two-Club Opening\nBidding Judgment – Uncontested\nBidding Judgment – Contested\nCompeting and Sacrificing (Partscore and High-level Competition)\nCombating Weak Openings (Overcalling and Doubling)\n\nDeclarer Play: \n\nDeclarer Suit Tactics (Loser-on-loser and Elimination Play)\nCombine Your Chances\nEndplays (Force a defender to Help You)\nEntries (new for 2013)\n\nDefense \n\nThird Hand Play (Finesse Against Dummy)\nSecond Hand Play\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\n Weak Twos\n\n\nLesson 2\nStrong 2 Club\n\n\nLesson 3\nBidding Judgment – Uncontested\n\n\nLesson 4\nBidding Judgment – Contested\n\n\nLesson 5\nCompete\n\n\nLesson 6\nCombating Weak Openings\n\n\nLesson 7\non 10/30/17 Suit Tactics\n\n\nLesson 8\nCombine Chances\n\n\nLesson 9\nEnd Plays\n\n\nLesson 10\non 11/23/17 Entries\n\n\nLesson 11\nThird Hand\n\n\nLesson 12\nSecond Hand\n\n\n\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class. \nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $175 to hold your spot to:\nFrank Smoot\n528 S Taaffe St\nSunnyvale\, CA 94086[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/intermediate-ii/2017-09-14/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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