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SUMMARY:Keep Your Balance This Fall
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\n\n\n\nFrank Smoot\n(408) 306-3901\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Keep Your Balance This Fall … and help the opponents lose theirs \nBalanced hands are fun to bid – you describe your strength and let partner do the navigating. Very nice\, until an annoying opponent disrupts with a nuisance bid. \nThis course is intended for Intermediate level bridge players with at least one year of duplicate experience.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]What you will learn \nBid notrump games and slams with confidence. … and when to avoid notrump. \nCompete over their 1NT opening and handle interference over ours. \nRebid after suit opening bids\, with and without a fit. \nNotrump declarer play tactics and notrump defensive principles.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]How the class works \nIn this intermediate course\, we will combine structured learning with table practice.  The learning deals will provide many opportunities to apply what you have learned.  You will improve bidding and play technique in a fun\, supportive environment. We will do exercises in class (homework outside of class) and conclude each evening by playing deals related to the topic. \nAttending with a partner is not required. \nLearning deals are available as downloads so you can play the hands at home (requires Bridge Baron Software). \nOur course instructor is the very popular Frank Smoot who has taught bridge to beginners and beyond in Palo Alto for 30+ 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) 306-3901 email.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Topics \nNotrump Bidding \n\nGames and slams\nHow to interfere\nWhen they interfere\n\nSuit Bidding \n\nResponder’s rebid\nBidding after a raise\nWhen/how to upgrade\n\nPlay and Defense \n\nFind extra tricks\nAvoid trouble\nLeads and signals\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n  \n\n\n\n\nDate\nTopic\nBridge Baron Downloads\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSept. 10\nSept. 17\nOct. 8\nOct. 29\n\nNov. 5\nNov. 12\nNov. 19\nDec. 3\n\n\n\n\nNotrump Auctions\nNotrump Slam Auctions\nDefense to Their Notrump Opening\nOvercome Interference with Our Notrump Opening\nResponder’s Rebid\nBidding After a Raise\nNotrump Declarer Play\nNotrump Defense\n\n\n\n\nTo Be Provided\n\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Bridge Baron Support \nPurchase:  BaronBarclay\nInstructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron\nStudents:  For additional support contact Alan Templeton or Frank Smoot[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] \n\nPayment\nAfter registering\, below\, you may pay by Zelle or check to hold your spot: \nZelle:  Transfer $240 to either franklinsalias-bridge@yahoo.com or (408) 306-3901. \nCheck:  Mail a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $240: \n\nFrank Smoot\n15 Tagus Ct.\nPortola Valley\, CA 94028[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/keep-your-balance-this-fall/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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