E231: Advanced Beginner Defense: Intro to Defensive Play
Sponsored by Temple Aliyah 45+ Group Tuesday evenings, 7:15-9:15 PM, at Temple Aliyah in Needham
Starting April 29
Cost: $120 for 8 sessions
[$25/1 class, $40/2 classes, $60/3 classes, $80/4 classes,
$100/5 classes, $110/6 classes]
We defend on half of the hands. Some players are unexcited about defending, but actually good defense requires more skill and imagination than good declarer play, and as much partnership cooperation as good bidding. Learn to be a skillful defender!
This class will cover the rudiments of good defense: opening leads, 2nd hand and 3rd hand play, defensive signals, communication, giving and getting ruffs, when to hold up, etc. It will assume some knowledge of basic declarer play technique, but should be accessible to anyone who plays bridge (social or duplicate) regularly or who has taken a couple of bridge classes.
To sign up for this course:
Show up to class with a check for the appropriate amount made out to "David Metcalf"
Class dates:
Tuesday evenings, 7:15-9:15 PM:
| April 29 | June 3 | |
| May 6 | (no class June 10) | |
| May 13 | June 17 | |
| May 20 | June 24 | |
| May 27 |
Class scheduling and cost is TENTATIVE - exact offerings and schedule is subject to change or cancellation, depending on interest, number of signups, and room availability. If the number of signups is low, we may be forced to increase the cost or cancel the course.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email or call me.