Overcalls
Overcalls
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Mitchell Stayman
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...
Preempt Keycard
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...
McCabe
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...