2024 Fall
Instructor: Norma Blazer and Connie McDonald
Tuesdays • 8 classes • 9/17-11/5 • 9:30-11:00 AM
Class size 5-20 students
20 seats remaining
Location: Zoom only
In this course we will examine the Grant Standard tools that get us to the right contract when we have identified a major suit fit and hold the combined strength for game or slam.
We will review rebids the opener can use to show extra strength or special distribution–Reverse, Jump Shift, and Opener’s 2NT. We will also discuss bids the responder can use to describe a special fit or extra strength—Limit Raise, Jacoby 2NT, and Responder’s Jump Shift. If there is time, we will introduce Texas Transfer and Splinter Bids.
The course material is geared to the skill level of advancing players familiar with the guidelines for opening and responding in a major suit—whether the opponents are competing or not.
If you are a beginning player interested in observing this class,
please contact Norma Blazer at normablazer@gmail.com.Â
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BRIDGE ON ZOOM:
Bidding Major Suits with Strength and a Fit
Norma Blazer and Connie McDonald
Norma and Connie have taught the Audrey Grant Bridge Basics Series several times to UMASC students who continue to improve their game by playing in person and online at BBO (Bridge Base Online.)
Norma prefers duplicate and is a certified ACBL (American Contract Bridge League) instructor.
Connie has played social bridge since college and is an enthusiastic advocate of modern competitive bidding.