Splinter Bids & Jacoby 2NT
Add some fun to your day and bridge game with a series of bridge lessons from NABC champion and ABTA master teacher, Kevin Wilson. The lessons will be presented on BBO & Zoom. You will get access to four classes over consecutive weeks and a short write-up of examples afterwards. Video replays of the lessons will be available after each lesson. This is an advanced-intermediate level bidding and conventions course.
Wednesday March 26th from 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Splinter Bids – Learn the requirements of a basic Splinter bid and understand why it is a useful way to use your bidding room. The class will also discuss how your partner can re-evaluate after your Splinter bid.
Wednesday April 2nd from 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Splinters, Splinters, Everywhere – Discuss the many uses of this convention. Splinter bids can also occur over minor suit openings, after a 2/1 bid, after a 2§ opening and suit rebid, after a minor suit transfer auction, and more. Once you embrace the concept and understand the hand evaluation aspects of the convention, it will become indispensable.
Wednesday April 9th from 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Jacoby 2NT – This is a critical convention in modern 2/1 bidding. This convention allows room for slam exploration while also guaranteeing game forcing strength. The first lesson will cover all the possible responses.
Wednesday April 16th from 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM EDT (GMT-4)
Jacoby 2NT Part 2 – The follow-up lesson will explore more slam auctions and discuss control showing bids in a Jacoby 2NT context. You will get much more comfortable in slam going auctions after this class!
One payment of $40 will get you access to all four lessons
You will receive a confirmation email and instructions for day of the event access. I must have your name, email address, and BBO name to ensure your access to these special events. Especially send me an email if you register by venmo or zelle. These payment methods won’t give me your email address. If you miss a lesson, a Zoom recording will be available. Please remind me of gmail addresses that you may have.
There are four ways to pay:
Venmo - @Kevin-Wilson-498
Zelle- yourbridgepro@gmail.com
US Mail: Kevin Wilson 6420 Mont Richer Ave. Knoxville TN 37918
Paypal- Go to kevinbwilson.com and choose the Wednesday Splinter & Jacoby 2NT class from the store. Just click on the lessons icon and add to class to your cart. Paypal account not needed. Credit cards accepted.
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. Send a request to join my email list and receive updates with schedules and opportunities to learn this great game.
Defensive Play: Series 1
Start your morning with some coffee and a very special bridge lesson from NABC champion and ABTA master teacher, Kevin Wilson. Learn trick-taking skills to use while defending a bridge hand. The lessons will be presented on BBO & Zoom. You will get access to four classes over consecutive weeks and a short write-up of notes and examples afterwards. Video replays of all lessons will be available after each lesson.
Monday March 31st from 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM EDT (GMT -4.0)
Visualizing on Defense – Begin the lessons with a skill which you will need for a lifetime. Visualizing helps you understand how the play might go based on bidding, declarer’s play, and the dummy. Cut through the fog and get your tricks!
Monday April 7th from 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM EDT (GMT -4.0)
Attitude Signals – The most common defensive signal. Make sure that you help partner and let partner help you to direct the defense. This class covers all four common uses of Attitude Signals.
Monday April 14th from 9:00 AM - 9:50 AM EDT (GMT -4.0)
Opening Leads – Bidding is the key to choosing an opening lead! Learn guidelines and suggestions for directing the flow of the defense. A good opening lead sets the tone for the defense.
Thursday April 17th from 9:00AM - 9:50 AM EDT (GMT -4.0)
Discarding – Undoubtedly the most difficult defensive skill you need to succeed. Learn the basic rules for discarding and some tips to help you throw losers and keep winners.
One payment of $40 will get you access to all four lessons.
You will receive a confirmation email and instructions for day of the event access. I must have your name, email address, and BBO name to ensure your access to these special events. Especially send me an email if you register by venmo or zelle. These payment methods won’t give me your email address. If you miss a lesson, a Zoom recording will be available. Please remind me of gmail addresses that you may have.
There are four ways to pay:
Venmo - @Kevin-Wilson-498
Zelle- yourbridgepro@gmail.com
US Mail: Kevin Wilson 6420 Mont Richer Ave. Knoxville TN 37918
Paypal- Go to kevinbwilson.com and choose the Monday Defense class from the store. Just click on the lessons icon and add to class to your cart. Paypal account not needed. Credit cards accepted.
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. Send a request to join my email list and receive updates with schedules and opportunities to learn this great game.
Website for Defensive Play
Flyer for Defensive Play.pdf
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