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SUMMARY:Mastering the Fine Points
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]The opponents love to intrude after we open the bidding. This course discusses ways to overcome hurdles the opponents put in our way\, and to penalize them when they bid too much. The auction often suggests which points will be working fully and which will be of little value. See how partner’s and the opponents’ bids identify the fine points and the shabby points. Learn special matchpoint play techniques. \nThis Intermediate-Advanced course is designed for players with three years of bridge experience (or a healthy sense of adventure). \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. \nPlease contact Frank Smoot email for more information. \n\n\n\n\nThis 6-Week Course Covers\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpgrading after a Raise\nSlam Bidding Judgement\nWorking Honors versus Wasted Values\nHurdling Intererence\nPenalizing Interference\nMatchpoint Play Strategy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClass Downloads**\n\n\n\n\nLesson 1\nUpdated 9/11/18 Bidding After a Raise\n\n\nLesson 2\nUpdated 9/25/18 Slam Judgement\n\n\nLesson 3\nUpdated 10/11/18  Winning Tips\n\n\nLesson 4\nPenalty Doubles\n\n\nLesson 5\nOvercome Interference\n\n\nLesson 6\nUpdated 10/19/18 Matchpoint Play\n\n\n\n**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class.Instructions for downloading and playing files with Bridge Baron \n\n\n\nBridge Baron Support \nBridge Baron Website. We usually have copies of Bridge Baron at class which we sell at a discount. \n\n*After registering\, please send a check made out to Frank Smoot in the amount of $150 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/mastering-the-fine-points-sept-2018/2018-09-13/
LOCATION:Bridge Center\, 432A Stierlin Rd\, Mountain View\, CA\, 94043\, United States
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SUMMARY:Supervised Play Monday Evenings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-monday-evenings-sept-2018/2018-09-17/
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SUMMARY:Conventions You Need to Play
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n\n\n\n\nKathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Useful conventions for basic intermediates including Jacoby and Texas transfers\, Stayman and Garbage Stayman\, and minor suit bidding when partner opens one notrump. \nThis Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information. \n\n\n\n\n\nConventions You Need to Play\nDates\n\n\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nSeptember 17\, 2018\n\n\n\nNegative Doubles\nSeptember 24\n\n\n\nNegative Doubles part 2\nOctober 8\n\n\n\nHelp Suit Game Tries\nOctober 22\n\n\n\nStayman & Garbage Stayman\nNovember 5\n\n\n\nJacoby Transfers\nNovember 19\n\n\n\nJacoby Two Notrump\nDecember 3\n\n\n\nRoman Keycard Blackwood\nDecember 17\n\n\n\nControl Bids\nJanuary 7\, 2019\n\n\n\nSplinters\nJanuary 21\n\n\n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Lecture Series
DESCRIPTION:What’s your problem?  Maybe bidding the opponent’s suit will help by Tony Glynn. \nOur Unit provides a series of free lectures as part of our education program. These lectures cover areas of interest for new as well as intermediate players. Lectures are held on selected Tuesday mornings at 9:30 AM at our Bridge Center. \nThis free series is funded by the Peninsula Bridge Education Foundation. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to continue the mission of our foundation.
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SUMMARY:Supervised Play Thursday Mornings
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/supervised-play-thursday-mornings-sept-2018/2018-09-27/
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SUMMARY:Beginning Bridge
DESCRIPTION:Kathy Harper\n(650) 207-1816\nSend Email \n\n\n\nLearn Bridge the modern way in this course designed by Pat Harrington! Each class includes both instruction and practice play. Start playing the very first day! Children & teens welcome. \nFor people who have never played bridge and those people who have played for years but want a refresher course or just to learn the basics. \nNotes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes. \nOur course instructor is ABTA Master Teacher Kathy Harper. Kathy and our wonderful volunteers give students individual attention which helps our students learn in a fun environment. \nPlease contact Kathy Harper for more information. \n\n\n\n\nPLAY & LEARN Beginning Bridge\nDates\n\n\n\nIntroduction to Bridge\nChoosing a Contract\nSeptember 27\, 2018\n\n\n\nOpening Bids and Selecting the Best Game\nOpening 1NT\nOctober 11\n\n\n\nMajor Suit Opening Bids\nMinor Suit Opening Bids\nOctober 25\n\n\n\nDummy Points\nNovember 8\n\n\n\nResponder Bids Notrump\nOpener Bids Notrump\nNovember 15\n\n\n\nTakeout Doubles\nDecember 6\n\n\n\nPreempts\nDecember 13\n\n\n\nStrong 2 Clubs\nJanuiary 10\, 2019
URL:https://paloaltobridge.org/event/beginning-bridge-8-sept-2018/2018-09-27/
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