Five Steps to Simplify Defense: Holding the Weakest Hand at the Table

For years, bridge players have complained about getting weak hands. With this Bridge Guide, you’ll see the power that lies behind a hand full of little cards. You need a few defensive tools; it starts with knowing the opening lead guidelines and then moves on to ways of using signals to maximize the trick-taking potential of a deal. You’ll also be introduced to additional defensive bridge maxims. The format of the book is designed to make the best use of your time. The essential ideas are summarized in Bookmark form on the front and back covers. The odds are excellent that you’ll enjoy the game more as a result of having this information at your finger tips. About The Bridge Guide Series The Bidding, Declarer Play, and Defense Bridge Guides present Five Tips to Simplify one aspect of the game. Part One of the Guides is divided into five segments, each presenting a snapshot, in turn, of each of the five tips. Part Two presents a selection of sixteen instructional deals, designed carefully to illustrate the material in a practical way, so you can comfortably apply the ideas the next time you play bridge.The Guides are multi-level and suitable for players with a wide range of experience and skill. The deals progress until you reach Deals 15 and 16, famous deals that show how experts use the information in the Bridge Guides.