All Lessons
Control Bidding
The endgame is where well-played hands are won and lost. Squeezes, endplays, and simple counting of the hand let you extract that one extra trick. This lesson introduces the timing and preparation that make advanced tech...
Overcall Intro
A solid opening lead sets the tone for the entire defense. Rather than leading on autopilot, we consider the auction, the vulnerability, and the message you want to send, so your first card gives your side the best chanc...
Lebensohl Over 1NT
The endgame is where well-played hands are won and lost. Squeezes, endplays, and simple counting of the hand let you extract that one extra trick. This lesson introduces the timing and preparation that make advanced tech...
Drury
A solid opening lead sets the tone for the entire defense. Rather than leading on autopilot, we consider the auction, the vulnerability, and the message you want to send, so your first card gives your side the best chanc...
Hand Evaluation
Understanding hand evaluation goes far beyond simply counting high card points. Distribution, intermediate cards, and fit all change the true worth of your holding. We explore when to upgrade a promising hand and when to...
Puppet Stayman over 2NT
A solid opening lead sets the tone for the entire defense. Rather than leading on autopilot, we consider the auction, the vulnerability, and the message you want to send, so your first card gives your side the best chanc...
After 1D-2C
Understanding hand evaluation goes far beyond simply counting high card points. Distribution, intermediate cards, and fit all change the true worth of your holding. We explore when to upgrade a promising hand and when to...
Offense to Defense Ratio (ODR)
Bidding is a conversation between partners, and every call carries meaning. In this lesson we break down how to describe your hand accurately while listening carefully to what your partner is telling you, so the two of y...
Hand Evaluation
A solid opening lead sets the tone for the entire defense. Rather than leading on autopilot, we consider the auction, the vulnerability, and the message you want to send, so your first card gives your side the best chanc...
Transfers after 1M (X)
Bidding is a conversation between partners, and every call carries meaning. In this lesson we break down how to describe your hand accurately while listening carefully to what your partner is telling you, so the two of y...
Mini-Splinters
A solid opening lead sets the tone for the entire defense. Rather than leading on autopilot, we consider the auction, the vulnerability, and the message you want to send, so your first card gives your side the best chanc...
Spiral
Understanding hand evaluation goes far beyond simply counting high card points. Distribution, intermediate cards, and fit all change the true worth of your holding. We explore when to upgrade a promising hand and when to...
Miscellaneous Standard Agreements
Defense is often called the hardest part of the game, and for good reason. Signals, count, and attitude all combine to paint a picture for your partner. Here we look at practical carding agreements that turn two defender...
The Impossible 2S
Defense is often called the hardest part of the game, and for good reason. Signals, count, and attitude all combine to paint a picture for your partner. Here we look at practical carding agreements that turn two defender...
After 1D Pass 2C
The endgame is where well-played hands are won and lost. Squeezes, endplays, and simple counting of the hand let you extract that one extra trick. This lesson introduces the timing and preparation that make advanced tech...