Mastering the Fine Points
2018-10-18 19:15 - 21:30, 2018-10-25 19:15 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bridge Center, 432A Stierlin Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
Frank Smoot
(408) 732-5736
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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.
This Intermediate-Advanced course is designed for players with three years of bridge experience (or a healthy sense of adventure).
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’ll learn, even if you’ve 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 6-Week Course Covers

Upgrading after a Raise
Slam Bidding Judgement
Working Honors versus Wasted Values
Hurdling Intererence
Penalizing Interference
Matchpoint Play Strategy

Class Downloads**

Lesson 1
Updated 9/11/18 Bidding After a Raise

Lesson 2
Updated 9/25/18 Slam Judgement

Lesson 3
Updated 10/11/18 Winning Tips

Lesson 4
Penalty Doubles

Lesson 5
Overcome Interference

Lesson 6
Updated 10/19/18 Matchpoint Play

**Downloads may change a couple of days prior to class.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 $150 to hold your spot to:
Frank Smoot
528 S Taaffe St
Sunnyvale, CA 94086

Supervised Play Monday Evenings
2018-10-22 18:45 - 20:45, 2018-11-05 18:45 - 20:45, 2018-11-19 18:45 - 20:45, 2018-12-03 18:45 - 20:45, 2018-12-17 18:45 - 20:45
Kathy Harper
(650) 207-1816
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Conventions You Need to Play
2018-10-22 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-11-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-11-19 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-12-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2018-12-17 19:00 - 21:00
Kathy Harper
(650) 207-1816
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Useful conventions for basic intermediates including Jacoby and Texas transfers, Stayman and Garbage Stayman, and minor suit bidding when partner opens one notrump.
This Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes.
Notes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes.
Our 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.
Please contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information.

Conventions You Need to Play
Dates

Takeout Doubles
September 17, 2018

Negative Doubles
September 24

Negative Doubles part 2
October 8

Help Suit Game Tries
October 22

Stayman & Garbage Stayman
November 5

Jacoby Transfers
November 19

Jacoby Two Notrump
December 3

Roman Keycard Blackwood
December 17

Control Bids
January 7, 2019

Splinters
January 21

Supervised Play Thursday Mornings
2018-10-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-11-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-11-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-13 09:00 - 11:00

Beginning Bridge
2018-10-25 09:15 - 11:15, 2018-11-08 09:15 - 11:15, 2018-11-15 09:15 - 11:15, 2018-12-06 09:15 - 11:15, 2018-12-13 09:15 - 11:15
Kathy Harper
(650) 207-1816
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Learn 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.
For 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.
Notes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes.
Our 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.
Please contact Kathy Harper for more information.

PLAY & LEARN Beginning Bridge
Dates

Introduction to Bridge
Choosing a Contract
September 27, 2018

Opening Bids and Selecting the Best Game
Opening 1NT
October 11

Major Suit Opening Bids
Minor Suit Opening Bids
October 25

Dummy Points
November 8

Responder Bids Notrump
Opener Bids Notrump
November 15

Takeout Doubles
December 6

Preempts
December 13

Strong 2 Clubs
Januiary 10, 2019

Lecture Series
2018-10-30 09:30 - 11:00
Team Game Strategy by Frank Smoot.
Our 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.
This free series is funded by the Peninsula Bridge Education Foundation. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to continue the mission of our foundation.

Supervised Play Tuesday Mornings
2018-11-06 08:45 - 10:45, 2018-11-20 08:45 - 10:45, 2018-12-04 08:45 - 10:45

Four Cue Bids
2018-11-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-11-20 09:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-04 09:00 - 11:00
Kathy Harper
(650) 207-1816
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Cue bids can be confusing. Learn to sort them out and use them efficiently.
This Basic-Intermediate Bridge Class builds upon our Beginning Bridge Classes and prepares our students for our Intermediate Classes.
Notes will be emailed for all classes. No make-up classes are offered for missed classes.
Our 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.
Please contact Kathy Harper at (650) 207-1816 email for additional information.

Conventions You Need to Play
Dates

Control Cue Bids
November 6, 2018

Cue Bidding in Support of Partner’s Bids
November 20

Michaels
December 4

Western Cue Bid
December 18

Lecture Series
2018-11-13 09:30 - 11:00
Help Suit Game Tries by Bruce Blakely.
Our 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.
This free series is funded by the Peninsula Bridge Education Foundation. Please consider a tax-deductible donation to continue the mission of our foundation.
