Defensive Signaling at Bridge
Defensive Signaling at Bridge

Author: David Bird

Publisher: Master Point Press

Published: 2011-02

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9781897106631

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The author begins this thorough discussion of a neglected but vital topic by examining the real purpose of defensive signalling, and the basic kinds of signals that are available. He goes on to recommend a comprehensive set of signalling agreements, and analyzes more complex situations in the light of these agreements. Most of the chapters are followed by a quiz, and the answer to each signalling problem includes a full 52-card diagram to demonstrate the effectiveness of the recommended signal. The book finishes with a chapter that looks at the signalling methods of eight world-class pairs, with examples of their methods in action. A book any player who is looking to improve will want to read.

Defensive Signaling
Defensive Signaling

Author: David Bird

Publisher: Master Point Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781894154314

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"This book covers standard signaling methods on defense: attitude, count, suit preference, trump suit signals and Smith Echo. It also recommends adoption of a system of honor-card leads that allows a defender to ask his partner specifically to signal either attitude or count, depending on what the opening leader feels will provide more important information."--Back cover

Bridge
Bridge

Author: Barbara Seagram

Publisher: Master Point Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 220

ISBN-13: 9781897106112

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Defense is the hardest part of playing bridge, but that doesn't mean that it's impossible to learn. The authors explain how to make a plan as a defender: how to work out from the auction and play what declarer probably has, and which of the strategies available to defenders is likely to be successful.

Enjoy Beginning Bridge
Enjoy Beginning Bridge

Author: The Recent Beginner

Publisher: AuthorHouse

Published: 2009-09

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 1449008615

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This book is unique in three ways: First, it recognizes that bridge is a social game, requiring two sets of partners. Since partners need to signal what they hold in their hand, it is necessary for them to establish an agreement as to what they will do in certain situations. This agreement is achieved by holding a conversation with your partner. Most bridge books only go that far on this subject. This book presents a virtual conversation between two people who have never met and they are telling each other what they know and what they do not know. This conversation is the "glue" that keeps them together. Secondly, the book recognizes that there are 4 players involved and that each player has a different role depending on which seat they occupy. For, example the First Seat always opens the bidding. Each seat has a chapter dedicated to that role. Finally, everything up to the play of the tricks is foreplay. This book shows 13 full deals that include the play of 13 tricks in each full deal including a strategy analysis section and a lessons learned.

Thinking on Defense
Thinking on Defense

Author: Jim Priebe

Publisher: Master Point Press

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 9781894154376

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Defense is the most difficult part of bridge, and for most players, the hardest part of defense is figuring out what kind of strategy they should be pursuing. In this book, the reader is shown step-by-step how to visualise declarer's cards from the bidding and play, and then how to use this information to form a plan for the defense. This book is based on Jim Priebe's popular articles 'Visualisation on Defense' which appeared in the ACBL Bulletin in early 2001.