Complete Guide to Passed Hand Bidding

by Mike Lawrence

Book Overview

The definitive book on auctions that begin in third or fourth seat. Originally published in 1989, this book quickly became recognized as a 'must-read' for any would-be bridge expert, and has never... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1897106823
• ISBN13: 9781897106822
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Master Point Press
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Clear and comprehensive, with lots of hands

If you make a weak 3rd saet bid, what will you do if pard (a passed) hand makes a bid? How do you respond to pards bid? What does a 2/1 response by a passed hand? What constitutes a Drury bid, as opposed to a 1 or 2 level raise? What does a 3rd seat preempt look like? What about a 4th seat preempt? The book goes beyond the basics and discusses what the follow up bids should mean. 1NT Semi-Forcing. When not to bid so as not to hang partner. Solid coverage What do you bid in 3rd seat with: S: J 10 8 6 5 H: 9 7 D: A 6 2 C: A 5 4 1 Spade. Its preemptive (takes away bidding space from the opponents. A 2 club opener now has to double and then bid to show his strength). You can pass any of pards responses. If pard bids 2 hearts, eh/she will have 5 and you can safely pass a 5-2 fit.