Author: David Bird
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154321
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
"Many players go through life thinking that squeeze play is complex, esoteric, and certainly beyond their capabilities. This book demonstrates that basic squeeze play is within anyone's grasp, and that even double squeezes are not unthinkable. Finally, the authors discuss how a defender can avoid being squeezed--a topic that has rarely received much ink."--Back cover
Squeezes Made Simple
Author: David Bird
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154321
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
"Many players go through life thinking that squeeze play is complex, esoteric, and certainly beyond their capabilities. This book demonstrates that basic squeeze play is within anyone's grasp, and that even double squeezes are not unthinkable. Finally, the authors discuss how a defender can avoid being squeezed--a topic that has rarely received much ink."--Back cover
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154321
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
"Many players go through life thinking that squeeze play is complex, esoteric, and certainly beyond their capabilities. This book demonstrates that basic squeeze play is within anyone's grasp, and that even double squeezes are not unthinkable. Finally, the authors discuss how a defender can avoid being squeezed--a topic that has rarely received much ink."--Back cover
Tricks with Trumps
Author: David Bird
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154185
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
"The Bridge Technique Series is designed to take the reader through the most important aspects of card-play technique at bridge. Each book of the series focuses on a different topic, and wherever possible the tactics and strategy are considered from the point of view of both declarer and defenders. This book covers the fundamental strategies available for developing extra tricks in the trump suit for both declarer and the defense. Topics covered include dummy reversal, the trump coup (and how to defend against it), the en passant play, trump promotions and uppercuts on defense, the fight for trump control, and unusual positions such as the smother play and the Devil's Coup."--Back cover
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154185
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
"The Bridge Technique Series is designed to take the reader through the most important aspects of card-play technique at bridge. Each book of the series focuses on a different topic, and wherever possible the tactics and strategy are considered from the point of view of both declarer and defenders. This book covers the fundamental strategies available for developing extra tricks in the trump suit for both declarer and the defense. Topics covered include dummy reversal, the trump coup (and how to defend against it), the en passant play, trump promotions and uppercuts on defense, the fight for trump control, and unusual positions such as the smother play and the Devil's Coup."--Back cover
Deceptive Card Play
Author: David Bird
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154253
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
"The Bridge Technique Series is designed to take the reader through the most important aspects of card-play technique at bridge. Each book of the series focuses on a different topic, and wherever possible the tactics and strategy are considered from the point of view of both declarer and defenders. During the play of the hand, declarer and defenders both have opportunities to use the cards they play to conceal their exact holdings from the opposition. It is possible to disrupt defenders' signaling, to mislead the opponents about strength or weakness in a suit, and even to persuade the defense to give you information."--Back cover
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154253
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
"The Bridge Technique Series is designed to take the reader through the most important aspects of card-play technique at bridge. Each book of the series focuses on a different topic, and wherever possible the tactics and strategy are considered from the point of view of both declarer and defenders. During the play of the hand, declarer and defenders both have opportunities to use the cards they play to conceal their exact holdings from the opposition. It is possible to disrupt defenders' signaling, to mislead the opponents about strength or weakness in a suit, and even to persuade the defense to give you information."--Back cover
Eliminations & Throw Ins
Author: David Bird
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154246
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
"The Bridge Technique Series is designed to take the reader through the most important aspects of card-play technique at bridge. Each book of the series focuses on a different topic, and wherever possible the tactics and strategy are considered from the point of view of both declarer and defenders. Eliminations and throw-ins constitute one of the fundamental weapons in declarer's armory. This book begins with basic types of the elimination play, and moves on to more complex topics such as loser-on-loser plays and partial eliminations. It also addresses how to anticipate and avoid throw-ins from the point of view of the defenders."--Back cover
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154246
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
"The Bridge Technique Series is designed to take the reader through the most important aspects of card-play technique at bridge. Each book of the series focuses on a different topic, and wherever possible the tactics and strategy are considered from the point of view of both declarer and defenders. Eliminations and throw-ins constitute one of the fundamental weapons in declarer's armory. This book begins with basic types of the elimination play, and moves on to more complex topics such as loser-on-loser plays and partial eliminations. It also addresses how to anticipate and avoid throw-ins from the point of view of the defenders."--Back cover
Reading the Cards
Author: David Bird
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154345
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Intended for intermediate players, these three books complete a twelve-book series that takes the reader through the most important aspects of card-play technique at bridge. Each book is short and full of practical examples, and end-of-chapter quizzes reinforce the concepts. The series will appeal to beginners who are anxious to improve in stages, and to more experienced players who want to improve their knowledge of a specific aspect of card play.
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154345
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Intended for intermediate players, these three books complete a twelve-book series that takes the reader through the most important aspects of card-play technique at bridge. Each book is short and full of practical examples, and end-of-chapter quizzes reinforce the concepts. The series will appeal to beginners who are anxious to improve in stages, and to more experienced players who want to improve their knowledge of a specific aspect of card play.
Win the Bermuda Bowl with Me
Author: Jeff Meckstroth
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154338
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A unique over-the-shoulder look at the thought processes of one of the world's best players as Jeff Meckstroth takes the reader through the highs and lows of winning the Bermuda Bowl -- the world teams championship. Written in the style of Terence Reese's classic 'Play Bridge with Reese', this book gives readers a chance to make their own decisions at critical stages in each deal, and compare their solutions with the authors'. The narrative does not follow any specific world championship event, but all the deals are ones that Meckstroth actually played in Bermuda Bowl competition. Meckstroth is regarded as one of the top half-dozen players in the world; as his first book, this title will attract a great deal of attention.
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154338
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
A unique over-the-shoulder look at the thought processes of one of the world's best players as Jeff Meckstroth takes the reader through the highs and lows of winning the Bermuda Bowl -- the world teams championship. Written in the style of Terence Reese's classic 'Play Bridge with Reese', this book gives readers a chance to make their own decisions at critical stages in each deal, and compare their solutions with the authors'. The narrative does not follow any specific world championship event, but all the deals are ones that Meckstroth actually played in Bermuda Bowl competition. Meckstroth is regarded as one of the top half-dozen players in the world; as his first book, this title will attract a great deal of attention.
Challenge Your Declarer Play
Author: Danny Roth
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154208
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
"So you think you're a good declarer? Most books on play take you up to the critical moment in a hand and then ask you to find the winning continuation. But at the table, there is nobody to give you that all-important nudge when an unexpected or difficult play is required, and that's the way the hands are presented in this book. The collection of problems here will test those who are confident they are good declarers and will enable more modest readers to improve their game."--Back cover
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154208
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
"So you think you're a good declarer? Most books on play take you up to the critical moment in a hand and then ask you to find the winning continuation. But at the table, there is nobody to give you that all-important nudge when an unexpected or difficult play is required, and that's the way the hands are presented in this book. The collection of problems here will test those who are confident they are good declarers and will enable more modest readers to improve their game."--Back cover
Safety Plays
Author: David Bird
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154796
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Each book this series is a collection of bridge problems which provide a fun way to practice and develop your skill in an important cardplay technique at bridge. These books are designed to add an extra dimension to the detailed instruction contained in the Bridge Technique series (Bird & Smith).
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154796
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Each book this series is a collection of bridge problems which provide a fun way to practice and develop your skill in an important cardplay technique at bridge. These books are designed to add an extra dimension to the detailed instruction contained in the Bridge Technique series (Bird & Smith).
Endplays and Coups
Author: David Bird
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154772
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Each book in the Test Your Bridge Technique is a collection of bridge problems which provide a fun way to practice and develop your skill in an important cardplay technique at bridge. These books are designed to add an extra dimension to the detailed instruction contained in Bridge Technique series.
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154772
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Each book in the Test Your Bridge Technique is a collection of bridge problems which provide a fun way to practice and develop your skill in an important cardplay technique at bridge. These books are designed to add an extra dimension to the detailed instruction contained in Bridge Technique series.
Avoidance Play
Author: David Bird
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154789
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Each book in this series is a collection of bridge problems which provide a fun way to practice and develop your skill in an important cardplay technique at bridge. These books are designed to add an extra dimension to the detailed instruction contained in the Bridge Technique series (Bird & Smith), which won the American Bridge Teachers' Association Book of the Year award in 2002.
Publisher: Master Point Press
ISBN: 9781894154789
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 100
Book Description
Each book in this series is a collection of bridge problems which provide a fun way to practice and develop your skill in an important cardplay technique at bridge. These books are designed to add an extra dimension to the detailed instruction contained in the Bridge Technique series (Bird & Smith), which won the American Bridge Teachers' Association Book of the Year award in 2002.