Loving these videos as a refresher for myself and a way to teach new players. I'm wondering if you have a set of flowcharts or short guide that summarizes all the bidding rules taught in this series of videos? That would be great to have as a way to reinforce learning or even use at the table when playing. Thanks!
Hi Justin. I have created flowcharts in the past, but I find many of my students just use them and never really learn themselves. My hope is that by watching the videos and perhaps creating their own flowchart they will gain a feel for the underlying principles of Bridge. I have seen it happen many times and it is fantastic. I do recommend creating and practicing with a flowchart, but only use it in play as a way to check your unprompted bids and play.
@@jadbridge It happens. I am preparing a beginners class for the local church and am gathering info where I can. I like the short bite-size manner you present this information.
Good evening M Delokk, I"m curious why on the Deal #317 we should bid 2NT with 19 points when partner promise 6-9 points with his response of 1spade. By the way, I love your J Process!!! Thank you very much!
Hi JD. I think you are asking why you don’t just bid 3NT. If I am wrong, just let me know. You bid 2NT to convey your strength and hand shape tp Partner very accurately. This gives Partner the opportunity to bid 3S if they have 5+ spades. If they do, you would then bid 4S with this hand. But if you had only two spades, you would then bid 3NT. If you jumped straight to 3S you might miss a spade fit. I hope this helps. Cheers.
Hello M Delokk! Yes, this is exactly what I meant! Why not bid 3NT when you know the partnership has 25 points. Now I understand it is to achieve the best contract possible and to give a chance to partner to tell me more about his hand. My fear would be for partner to pass after my bid of 2NT. That would be because he didn't watch your videos!!! I am learning and improving so much thanks to your teaching! I'm loving every minute of it!!! @@jadbridge
Hi JD, Again thanks for your brilliant course and all the work you put into creating these videos. This is my second question for you today, June 28, 2024. If I have a balanced hand with 17 HCP, and 5 cards in one of the majors to give a total of 18 points - Do I bid 1NT or 1 of the major?
Hi Anna. Good question. Your first preference is to open 1NT if you have 15-17 High Card Points. In your example, you have 17HCP, so you open 1NT. The same applies to higher NT opening bids: just count HCP.
Hi Anna. Great question again. You really could open these hands either way, but this is what I would do. If the long suit is a strong major, open 2C, but if it is a minor or weak, open 2NT or 3NT. I hope you get very many hands like these!
Hi Justin. It’s called the J process because I created it and needed a short name. The process itself has been in use since the start of 5-card major openings, but it was always explained in detail in each and every possible situation. It was as if every situation needed a different process. I saw an opportunity to consolidate the process and explain it once only. But I needed a name so I could refer to it easily whenever it was used. Of course there is some vanity in calling it J.
There is a Typo at 9 minutes. 20-21 HCP is 2NT (Not 3NT)
I just found you Jad, your teaching method is fantastic.. really taking the pain out of learning bridge. Thank you
You're so welcome!
Loving these videos as a refresher for myself and a way to teach new players. I'm wondering if you have a set of flowcharts or short guide that summarizes all the bidding rules taught in this series of videos? That would be great to have as a way to reinforce learning or even use at the table when playing. Thanks!
Hi Justin. I have created flowcharts in the past, but I find many of my students just use them and never really learn themselves. My hope is that by watching the videos and perhaps creating their own flowchart they will gain a feel for the underlying principles of Bridge. I have seen it happen many times and it is fantastic. I do recommend creating and practicing with a flowchart, but only use it in play as a way to check your unprompted bids and play.
Great lesson! Thank you. What a pity I haven't found you sooner.
Great set of videos! Your chart showing points vs bid has a typo. For 20-21 points the bid should be 2 NT instead of 3 NT.
Thanks for pointing out the mistake. You are the first to spot this after thousands of views. Great work.
@@jadbridge It happens. I am preparing a beginners class for the local church and am gathering info where I can. I like the short bite-size manner you present this information.
Good luck with the lessons.
Good evening M Delokk, I"m curious why on the Deal #317 we should bid 2NT with 19 points when partner promise 6-9 points with his response of 1spade. By the way, I love your J Process!!! Thank you very much!
Hi JD. I think you are asking why you don’t just bid 3NT. If I am wrong, just let me know. You bid 2NT to convey your strength and hand shape tp Partner very accurately. This gives Partner the opportunity to bid 3S if they have 5+ spades. If they do, you would then bid 4S with this hand. But if you had only two spades, you would then bid 3NT. If you jumped straight to 3S you might miss a spade fit. I hope this helps. Cheers.
Hello M Delokk! Yes, this is exactly what I meant! Why not bid 3NT when you know the partnership has 25 points. Now I understand it is to achieve the best contract possible and to give a chance to partner to tell me more about his hand. My fear would be for partner to pass after my bid of 2NT. That would be because he didn't watch your videos!!! I am learning and improving so much thanks to your teaching! I'm loving every minute of it!!! @@jadbridge
Hi JD, Again thanks for your brilliant course and all the work you put into creating these videos. This is my second question for you today, June 28, 2024. If I have a balanced hand with 17 HCP, and 5 cards in one of the majors to give a total of 18 points - Do I bid 1NT or 1 of the major?
Hi Anna. Good question. Your first preference is to open 1NT if you have 15-17 High Card Points. In your example, you have 17HCP, so you open 1NT. The same applies to higher NT opening bids: just count HCP.
So if I have 21 HCP + 1 LP for a total of 22 points, would I open 2NT or 2C, and with 27 HCP + 1 LP - 3NT or again 2C ?
Hi Anna. Great question again. You really could open these hands either way, but this is what I would do. If the long suit is a strong major, open 2C, but if it is a minor or weak, open 2NT or 3NT. I hope you get very many hands like these!
Why is it called the "J Process" and where can I read more about this?
Hi Justin. It’s called the J process because I created it and needed a short name. The process itself has been in use since the start of 5-card major openings, but it was always explained in detail in each and every possible situation. It was as if every situation needed a different process. I saw an opportunity to consolidate the process and explain it once only. But I needed a name so I could refer to it easily whenever it was used. Of course there is some vanity in calling it J.
Why didn’t south just bid 3 NT. She knows she has 25+ points and a balanced hand?
Hi MsMary. Please let me know which hand you are referring to so I can answer your question. Cheers Jad
@@jadbridge I read another answer to my question, so. Have it. Thanks.