Yet another very good lesson that requires thorough knowledge of what was taught previously. Also, because of numerous examples that go with a pace this lessons demands several viewing. Well done !
You have such a soothing voice. You make this a simple explanation. But to be good, one would have to remember so much. I’m not sure I want to have to learn all this. I think I’ll stick with scrabble
It's a great game and worth the effort. It seems so much at first - but after playing for a year it becomes almost automatic. It does take time for it to bed in and the basics to be mastered. The big gains are meeting lots of great people and the social side that comes with it. But scrabble is a great game too :) Good luck whatever your decision.
This is one of the best UA-cam sites for Beginners Bridge. The presentation is excellent. The only problem for me is that I am playing in UK and and try to stick to EBU conventions. Obviously, you have different conventions in NZ.
Thank you! The films were commissioned by the NZ governing body New Zealand Bridge and so yes they do reflect the teachings to students in NZ to hopefully complement their studies at lessons in clubs. Would be interested to know the main differences that you find between NZ teaching and UK teaching?
I’ve just come across this channnel....it’s very clear. But I disagree with tjvoneill11 it all seems like classic straightforward ACOL which is prevalent throughout the UK and all part of EBU
At 14:47 when you say that opener has bid 1S then 3C and shows 18 or 19 pts, should this not just be 16+ (16-19 in reality) as bidding above the barrier shows 16+? I didn’t see anything in the previous lessons that a new suit bid above the barrier shows 18 or 19?
Thanks for your comment Andrew. The barrier is a very difficult concept (personally I think too difficult) for beginners. In Lesson 4 we talk of rebidding without a jump as showing 12-17HCP and going through the barrier as a "strong hand". The key on the hands at 14:47 is making the jump to the 3 level - that is game forcing - and as such means you must hold 18-19 as your partner's bid might only be made with 6HCP. It's a difficult topic that I can't really do justice to here. I would recommend talking with your teacher. Also - remember these teachings are for New Zealand students and you should go with your tutor's teaching and your country's teachings - not everyone teaches the same system. Good luck with your studies.
Thank you for your comment. These videos are to support the New Zealand lessons - where the Acol bidding system is taught. So not, for example, the Standard American system with 5 card majors. The opening bid in Acol therefore only promises 4 hearts - so you cannot support the hearts initially in the Acol system, as you need 4 to hold that 8 card fit. Different rules apply with other systems that involve opening 5 card majors, where holding 3 of the suit would mean an 8 card fit.
Yet another very good lesson that requires thorough knowledge of what was taught previously. Also, because of numerous examples that go with a pace this lessons demands several viewing. Well done !
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Very clear and excellent presentation. Viewing from London.
You have such a soothing voice. You make this a simple explanation. But to be good, one would have to remember so much. I’m not sure I want to have to learn all this. I think I’ll stick with scrabble
It's a great game and worth the effort. It seems so much at first - but after playing for a year it becomes almost automatic. It does take time for it to bed in and the basics to be mastered. The big gains are meeting lots of great people and the social side that comes with it. But scrabble is a great game too :) Good luck whatever your decision.
This is one of the best UA-cam sites for Beginners Bridge.
The presentation is excellent. The only problem for me is that I am
playing in UK and and try to stick to EBU conventions. Obviously, you
have different conventions in NZ.
Thank you! The films were commissioned by the NZ governing body New Zealand Bridge and so yes they do reflect the teachings to students in NZ to hopefully complement their studies at lessons in clubs. Would be interested to know the main differences that you find between NZ teaching and UK teaching?
I’ve just come across this channnel....it’s very clear. But I disagree with tjvoneill11 it all seems like classic straightforward ACOL which is prevalent throughout the UK and all part of EBU
Agreed. Benji Two's are not used in NZ. I know they are very popular in the UK.
At 14:47 when you say that opener has bid 1S then 3C and shows 18 or 19 pts, should this not just be 16+ (16-19 in reality) as bidding above the barrier shows 16+? I didn’t see anything in the previous lessons that a new suit bid above the barrier shows 18 or 19?
Thanks for your comment Andrew. The barrier is a very difficult concept (personally I think too difficult) for beginners. In Lesson 4 we talk of rebidding without a jump as showing 12-17HCP and going through the barrier as a "strong hand". The key on the hands at 14:47 is making the jump to the 3 level - that is game forcing - and as such means you must hold 18-19 as your partner's bid might only be made with 6HCP. It's a difficult topic that I can't really do justice to here. I would recommend talking with your teacher. Also - remember these teachings are for New Zealand students and you should go with your tutor's teaching and your country's teachings - not everyone teaches the same system. Good luck with your studies.
@@janestearns9936many thanks for this reply. And for these videos. You have a great manner and explain everything very clearly!
Great lesson great help
At 5:13 shouldnt the responder bid 1H first to show support of fit in hearts (instead of bidding 1S)
Thank you for your comment. These videos are to support the New Zealand lessons - where the Acol bidding system is taught. So not, for example, the Standard American system with 5 card majors. The opening bid in Acol therefore only promises 4 hearts - so you cannot support the hearts initially in the Acol system, as you need 4 to hold that 8 card fit. Different rules apply with other systems that involve opening 5 card majors, where holding 3 of the suit would mean an 8 card fit.
What is your website? Can’t find it
Hi it has changed to www.nzbridge.co.nz