Hi Jab, Thank you for your detailed instructions. . At 7:48, what does it mean by Eliminate any that are shorter than the longer of these suits. I do not understand. Can you please respond. Thank you very much.
Hi Nelson. Let me explain with a couple of examples. Partner considers the higher ranking suits, S and H. Suppose he has 5 Spades and 4 Hearts. Then the longer is Spades with 5. Hearts is shorter with 4, so he eliminates Hearts by removing it from the list of suits. This leaves only Spades to bid. But, if he had 4 S and 4 H, they are the same length and neither suit would be eliminated. In this situation Partner would bid the cheapest of the two 4 card suits - Hearts. I hope this helps. If it doesn’t clear it up, let me know and I’ll go into more detail. Good luck with your Bridge.
Hi. Good question. Each time Partner bids, they are telling you about their hand. Usually a bid gives information about Partner's suits and also about Partner's strength. Partner's opening bid of 1C showed a wide range of strength: 13-21 Points. Partner's second bid refines that strength range. A bid in a new suit at the lowest level (1H) shows 13-18 Points, while a bid at the next level (2H) shows 19-21 Points. This gives you accurate information on which to base your next bid.
Its my mistake for referring to the rule which is for rebid of the same suit Lesson 7 4:02. May I know where I can find the rule for a bid in the new suit eg.(1H) shows 13-18 Points, while a bid at the next level (2H) shows 19-21 Points? I need to study again..@@jadbridge
9:45 does a 2 level rebid always promise a 4 cards suit? Can the 2 level rebid be compensated with a 3 cards strong suit to make up for shorter length compared to a weak 4 cards suit?
Hi. This is a question I am often asked. The answer is that in the Standard bidding system a rebid in a new suit always promises 4 or more cards and cannot be replaced by three good cards. The main point here is that you are trying to find an 8 card fit with Partner. Such a fit gives you an advantage based purely on number of cards. This is exactly what you want in trumps, so your low cards will win. Remember that your high cards will probably win tricks even if they are not trumps.
Jad I need your opinion. Do you think declarer's points are helpful? Frankly I am looking for the simplest system for bridge. Next question, are there any books that you will recommend to help me improve bidding?
Hi. I learned to play bridge before point values were commonly used. I can assure you that not using points is extremely difficult. If you just focus on the main point requirements there is a lot less to learn and you can play socially. I like Audrey Grant’s series of books on Bridge in the 21st Century.
Hi Jab, Thank you for your detailed instructions. . At 7:48, what does it mean by Eliminate any that are shorter than the longer of these suits. I do not understand. Can you please respond. Thank you very much.
Hi Nelson. Let me explain with a couple of examples. Partner considers the higher ranking suits, S and H. Suppose he has 5 Spades and 4 Hearts. Then the longer is Spades with 5. Hearts is shorter with 4, so he eliminates Hearts by removing it from the list of suits. This leaves only Spades to bid. But, if he had 4 S and 4 H, they are the same length and neither suit would be eliminated. In this situation Partner would bid the cheapest of the two 4 card suits - Hearts. I hope this helps. If it doesn’t clear it up, let me know and I’ll go into more detail. Good luck with your Bridge.
6:45 having 13-15 points, why will partner choose to rebid with 1H instead of 2H?
Hi. Good question. Each time Partner bids, they are telling you about their hand. Usually a bid gives information about Partner's suits and also about Partner's strength. Partner's opening bid of 1C showed a wide range of strength: 13-21 Points. Partner's second bid refines that strength range. A bid in a new suit at the lowest level (1H) shows 13-18 Points, while a bid at the next level (2H) shows 19-21 Points. This gives you accurate information on which to base your next bid.
Its my mistake for referring to the rule which is for rebid of the same suit Lesson 7 4:02. May I know where I can find the rule for a bid in the new suit eg.(1H) shows 13-18 Points, while a bid at the next level (2H) shows 19-21 Points? I need to study again..@@jadbridge
Hi. I don't think you missed anything. It is covered in Episode 18, which I believe is still ahead of you. Good luck.
9:45 does a 2 level rebid always promise a 4 cards suit? Can the 2 level rebid be compensated with a 3 cards strong suit to make up for shorter length compared to a weak 4 cards suit?
Hi. This is a question I am often asked. The answer is that in the Standard bidding system a rebid in a new suit always promises 4 or more cards and cannot be replaced by three good cards. The main point here is that you are trying to find an 8 card fit with Partner. Such a fit gives you an advantage based purely on number of cards. This is exactly what you want in trumps, so your low cards will win. Remember that your high cards will probably win tricks even if they are not trumps.
Jad I need your opinion. Do you think declarer's points are helpful? Frankly I am looking for the simplest system for bridge. Next question, are there any books that you will recommend to help me improve bidding?
Hi. I learned to play bridge before point values were commonly used. I can assure you that not using points is extremely difficult. If you just focus on the main point requirements there is a lot less to learn and you can play socially. I like Audrey Grant’s series of books on Bridge in the 21st Century.
I have my first duplicate bridge game today! Wish me luck!
Absolutely, good luck!