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Your first play plan

Learn a simple routine to follow before playing the first card.

Each module mixes short videos, notes you can download, and a quick knowledge check, so you can learn at your own pace and come back to any part later.

CountingWinnersBeginner

From understanding to confidence

What you’ll learn

  • Count winners and identify potential losers.
  • Compare lines before committing to a plan.
  • Use the clues from the bidding and defence.

Inside the series

18 lessons
MODULE 01Before you play the first card1 lessons
  1. 01The key ideaFreeVideo · 24 min
MODULE 02Counting winners and potential losers5 lessons
  1. 02Read the cluesFreeReading · 1 min
  2. 03Your first plan: a step-by-step checklistFreePDF
  3. 04Count the tricks you can take nowFreeVideo · 3 min
  4. 05Where will the extra tricks come from?FreeReading · 1 min
  5. 06Check your countingFreeTest
MODULE 03Reading the opening lead3 lessons
  1. 07What the opening lead tells youFreeVideo · 5 min
  2. 08Combine the auction with the first trickFreeReading · 1 min
  3. 09Read the lead: notesFreePDF
MODULE 04Building tricks in your longest suit3 lessons
  1. 10Establishing a long suitFreeVideo
  2. 11Timing: when to give up the leadFreeReading · 1 min
  3. 12Compare two lines of playFreeVideo · 3 min
MODULE 05Keeping communication between the hands3 lessons
  1. 13Entries and communicationFreeVideo · 24 min
  2. 14Avoid blocking your own suitFreeReading · 1 min
  3. 15Plan the order of your winnersFreeVideo · 5 min
MODULE 06Choosing between two possible plans3 lessons
  1. 16The safe line and the ambitious lineFreeVideo · 3 min
  2. 17Compare the risks before you commitFreeReading · 1 min
  3. 18Choose your plan: knowledge checkFreeTest

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