Saturday Advanced Improvers/Intermediate lesson series with Phill Fent. Starting Feb 7th
Held each Saturday from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon.
Feb 7, 2026 – Bidding: Responding to an Opening of One of a Suit
Your partner opens with one of a suit — what now?
This lesson focuses on how to evaluate your hand and choose the most accurate response. We’ll cover when to raise partner, bid a new suit, or bid no trumps, with a strong emphasis on point ranges and finding the right fit.
Phill will guide you through clear explanations, practical examples, and plenty of hands to play, helping you build strong, confident bidding foundations.
Feb 14, 2026 – Unbreakable Rules of Defence (and When to Break Them): Part 2 – Second Hand Low
“Third hand high” is one of the first defensive rules bridge players learn — and often it’s correct. However, there are important situations where following the rule is not the best option.
In this session, Phill explains when to stick to this principle and when to break it, using clear logic and numerous examples. The lesson includes extensive hand play to reinforce sound defensive judgment.
Feb 21, 2026 – Card Play: The Cross Ruff
In most trump contracts, drawing trumps and developing long suits is the standard plan. But when no long side suit exists, tricks may need to be created using the trump suit itself.
This lesson explores when to delay drawing trumps and instead aim for a cross ruff. While the concept is simple, execution is full of traps and requires precise timing.
Phill breaks it down with clear explanations, practical examples, and lots of hands to play.
Feb 28, 2026 – Bidding: Cue Raises
Bidding the opponents’ suit can be a powerful way to show a strong raise of partner’s suit.
In this lesson, Phill explains the purpose and logic behind cue raises, and how they help partnerships describe strength and support accurately. The concepts are reinforced with plenty of hands to play, demonstrating this effective and clever bidding tool.
Join all four lessons for just $80, or attend individual lessons for $25 each. Come to one or come to all — no partner needed. You’ll learn an enormous amount through clear instruction and plenty of practical play.