Defensive Signaling at Bridge

Think about it. That makes defensive signaling a vital topic, although one often neglected by players and writers. This book examines the real purpose of defensive signaling, and the basic kinds of signal available to defenders. The author goes on to recommend a comprehensive set of signaling agreements, and analyzes more complex situations in the light of these agreements. The final chapter describes the signaling methods of eight world-class pairs, with examples of their methods in action. This is a book any player looking to improve will want to read.

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Defensive Signaling at Bridge

Think about it. That makes defensive signaling a vital topic, although one often neglected by players and writers. This book examines the real purpose of defensive signaling, and the basic kinds of signal available to defenders. The author goes on to recommend a comprehensive set of signaling agreements, and analyzes more complex situations in the light of these agreements. The final chapter describes the signaling methods of eight world-class pairs, with examples of their methods in action. This is a book any player looking to improve will want to read.

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Defensive Signaling at Bridge

Defensive Signaling at Bridge

by David Bird
Defensive Signaling at Bridge

Defensive Signaling at Bridge

by David Bird

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Think about it. That makes defensive signaling a vital topic, although one often neglected by players and writers. This book examines the real purpose of defensive signaling, and the basic kinds of signal available to defenders. The author goes on to recommend a comprehensive set of signaling agreements, and analyzes more complex situations in the light of these agreements. The final chapter describes the signaling methods of eight world-class pairs, with examples of their methods in action. This is a book any player looking to improve will want to read.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781897106631
Publisher: Master Point Press
Publication date: 02/01/2011
Pages: 239
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

Part I Recommended Signaling Methods

1 The Basics of Signaling 9

2 Attitude Signals in Suit Contracts 15

3 Count Signals in Suit Contracts 34

4 Suit Preference Signals in a Suit Contract 60

5 Attitude Signals in Notrump Contracts 84

6 Count Signals in Notrump Contracts 100

7 Suit Preference Signals in Notrump Contracts 119

8 Discarding 135

9 Signaling with an Honor 156

10 Summary of Recommended Signaling System 172

Part II Alternative Signaling Methods

11 The Smith Echo 177

12 Ace for Attitude, King for Count 192

13 Upside-Down Signals 211

14 How the Champions Signal 222

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