Videos

Most bridge lessons on declarer play teach the Rule of 7 to help work out how many times to hold-up a winner in a no trump contract. How useful is the rule, and can we always rely ...  more  

Learn to Play Bridge: Weak Two Opening Bids are popular in both Acol and Standard bidding systems. The bids are pre-emptive as they take valuable bidding space away from opponents,...  more  

When partner makes a takeout double, you are expected to bid, even if you don't have any points. This can feel rather daunting, but it's crucial to trust your partner and show your...  more  

When you learn to play bridge it can be frustrating if you have an opening strength hand but opponents open the bidding. With no good 5-card suit to make an overcall, you may be fo...  more  

A hand suitable for an overcall can be very different from an opening hand. We look at some of the risks of making suit overcalls when you have a poor suit or a weak hand. Guidelin...  more  

Opener's rebid is a critical bid in the auction as it tells partner about the strength and shape of your hand. Reverses can be confusing at first, but they give vital information t...  more  

A frozen suit can be very dangerous, and whichever side leads the suit, they are likely to lose a trick. Learn how you can avoid the trap when one or more suits are frozen.  more  

Do you always lead partner's suit when they have bid in the auction? If you choose to lead it, which card should you lead? In the past, players were often taught to play the highes...  more  

When you are Declarer playing in a suit contract, it's important to count your losers as well as your winners.  more  

When partner opens 1NT and you have a long minor suit and game points, is it best to play in 3NT or 5 of your suit?  more