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Discussion of Hands

• 2010_06_21_PlayAndDiscuss   :   Download (PDF 52KB)
  

Playing

• Slow Play is Selfish Play   :   Download (PDF 58KB)
  

  This article appeared in a 2006 “Table Talk”. It offers suggestions on how to develop good playing habits to keep the game moving and ways to “catch-up” if necessary.

Systems

• Transfers   :   Download (PDF 42KB)
  

  A short summary of transfer sequences after a 1NT opening, intended for Junior players wishing to advance their bidding system. (From a handout at an ALP lecture.)

• Overcalls and Doubles   :   Download (PDF 86KB)
  

  Notes from a lecture on overcalls and takeout doubles, given at the Club on Tuesday evening 20 March 2007.

• Jump Overcalls   :   Download (PDF 41KB)
  

  This article briefly describes the differences between weak and intermediate jump overcalls and is intended for Junior players. (From a handout at an ALP lecture.)

• Weak Twos   :   Download (PDF 40KB)
  

  This is a brief description of weak two bids which contain 6 card suits and is intended for Junior players wishing to switch from strong twos. (From a handout at an ALP lecture.)