All Lessons
Leaping Michaels
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...
Unusual vs. Unusual
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...
Two-Suited Overcalls
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...
The Opponents Overcall
Declarer play rewards patience and planning. Before touching a single card from dummy, count your winners and losers, picture the layout that gives you trouble, and build a line of play that protects against the bad brea...
Landy Variations and Woolsey
Declarer play rewards patience and planning. Before touching a single card from dummy, count your winners and losers, picture the layout that gives you trouble, and build a line of play that protects against the bad brea...
Meckwell
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...
DONT
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...
Overcalling Their 1NT
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...
Notrump Overcalls
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...
Sandwich Seat Overcalls
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...
Overcall or Weak Jump Overcall
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...
Overcall or Double
Declarer play rewards patience and planning. Before touching a single card from dummy, count your winners and losers, picture the layout that gives you trouble, and build a line of play that protects against the bad brea...
Advancing an Overcall
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...
Overcall Basics
Declarer play rewards patience and planning. Before touching a single card from dummy, count your winners and losers, picture the layout that gives you trouble, and build a line of play that protects against the bad brea...
RKB with Voids
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...