More Fundamentals of Declarer Play
Add some fun to your day and bridge game with a series of bridge lessons from NABC champion and ABTA master teacher, Kevin Wilson. You will get access to four classes over consecutive weeks via Zoom and BBO and get a short write-up of examples afterwards. Video replays of the lessons will be available for you to review for one year after each lesson. Unlike other classes I have taught, some home study will be required to succeed. Home study handouts will be included in the course materials. This is a class in the fundamentals of card play and will include the examples from live play that I didn’t have time to get to in the first class.
Monday June 10th from 9:00 AM EDT- 9:50 AM EDT (GMT-4)
MORE Tricks and the Value of Taking Tricks – This introductory class will include discussion of the importance of taking tricks. The nature of honors and promoting tricks through power will also be a focus. Many example hands from live games. A home-study challenge will be included.
Monday June 17th from 9:00 AM EDT- 9:50 AM EDT (GMT-4)
MORE Suit Combinations – Discussion topics include suit combinations and the importance of understanding and successfully negotiating various suit combinations. A home-study challenge will be included.
Monday June 24th from 9:00 AM EDT- 9:50 AM EDT (GMT-4)
MORE Finesses –Combining your chances and options at the table. The reason(s) you might not want to finesse will also be included. A home-study challenge will be included.
Monday July 1st from 9:00 AM EDT- 9:50 AM EDT (GMT-4)
MORE Taking Tricks with Trumps – Discussion will be about gaining tricks by using the trump suit. Controlling the enemy suit and getting extra tricks will be the focus here. MORE examples from live games.
One payment of $40 USD will get you access to all four lessons.
You will receive a confirmation email and instructions for day of event access. I will need your name, email address, and BBO name to ensure your access to these special events. If you miss a lesson, a Zoom recording will be available. You may need a gmail address for video access.
Ways to pay for this event:
- Venmo: @Kevin-Wilson-498
- Zelle: yourbridgepro@gmail.com
- Paypal: Just click on add to your cart . Paypal acccount not needed. Credit cards accepted. Verify cart before payment . Everytime you click add to cart, a class will be added to cart. * Duplicate purchases by mistake or requests for refunds will incur Paypal fees that will be deducted from your refund OR you may use the credit towards future purchases.*
You can email Kevin anytime at yourbridgepro@gmail.com if you have any bridge related questions. Please send accounting and sign-up questions to bridgewithkevin@gmail.com. Request to join my email list and receive updates with schedules and opportunities to learn this great game.
Slam Auctions
Start your morning with some coffee and a very special bridge lesson from NABC champion and ABTA master teacher, Kevin Wilson. Kevin will teach you how to think about bidding when considering a slam. You will learn about taking over an auction, making a slam try using a control showing bid(s), and using your knowledge of partner’s distribution to help you evaluate your own hand. You will get access to four classes over four consecutive weeks via Zoom and BBO and get a short write-up of examples afterwards. Video replays of the classes will be available.
Wednesday June 12th from 9:00 AM EDT- 9:55 AM EDT (GMT -4.0)
Being a Captain in a Slam Auction – The discussion will be about how and when to take over in a slam auction. The one who knows goes will be a theme.
Wednesday June 19th from 9:00 AM EDT- 9:55 AM EDT (GMT -4.0)
Control Showing Bids – A discussion about control showing bids and how to use them in slam auctions. Also included is why you might want to invite a slam.
Wednesday June 26th from 9:00 AM EDT – 9:55 AM EDT (GMT -4.0)
Shortness Showing Bids –How to use partner’s shortness showing bid to help you count tricks and get to slam will be discussed. You will learn to evaluate different holdings and their slam potential.
Wednesday July 3rd from 9:00AM EDT- 9:55 AM EDT (GMT -4.0)
Minor Suit Slam Auctions – They often prove challenging for many players. Learn some tips and Kevin’s matchpoint thoughts between 3NT, 5 of a minor, and slam in a minor.
One payment of $40 USD will get you access to all four lessons.
You will receive a confirmation email and instructions for day of event access. I will need your name, email address, and BBO name to ensure your access to these special events. If you miss a lesson, a Zoom recording will be available. You may need a gmail address for video access.
Ways to pay for this event:
- Venmo: @Kevin-Wilson-498
- Zelle: yourbridgepro@gmail.com
- Paypal: Just click on add to your cart. Paypal acccount not needed. Credit cards accepted. Verify cart before payment . Everytime you click add to cart, a class will be added to cart. * Duplicate purchases by mistake or requests for refunds will incur Paypal fees that will be deducted from your refund OR you may use the credit towards future purchases.*
You can email Kevin anytime at yourbridgepro@gmail.com if you have any bridge related questions. Please send accounting and sign-up questions to bridgewithkevin@gmail.com. Request to join my email list and receive updates with schedules and opportunities to learn this great game.
Website for Slam Auctions
Flyer - Slam Auctions June 2024.pdf
♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ To go to Kevin's website kevinbwilson.com and register for the classes, click the links above. You can also browse many of Kevin's previous classes and other offerings. ♣ ♦ ♥ ♠
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