Bridge tips · Tip · 16 September 2026

Five bidding habits to drop this year

Small changes that keep partner on your side

Bidding your hand twice. Once you have described it, let partner decide.
Ignoring the vulnerability. Overcalls and preempts change with the colours.
Hoping instead of counting. Add up the partnership's points before you bid game.
Forgetting what is forcing. Agree your forcing bids before the session, not during it.
Blaming partner. Nobody plays better after an argument.