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Advanced Beginner /
Low Intermediate
WEDNESDAY
Zoom Lessons and
Online Play
for Advanced Beginners
with Meagan Powell
Preemptive Openings and
Preemptive Overcalls
4-Week Online Series
Audience:
Players in their 2nd year of Bridge who need to expand
on the basics tools in Standard Bridge.
Any player who needs to revisit and reinforce
the basics of Preemptive Openings
and Preemptive Overcalls
* 45-minute online Zoom Lecture
* 60-minute online Bridge Play in Shark Bridge
* No Partner needed
When: All times are Eastern Time
WEDNESDAYS: Mar 22 - April 19
No Class on April 5
Morning Session: 10:00am - 11:45am
Evening Session: 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Participants choose a specific class time upon enrollment
but will receive the Zoom links for both class times each week.
Participants can swap form their chosen time
if necessary each week, choosing just one class time per week.
SATURDAYS - Optional BBO Lab Games for Practice in a Real Online Bridge Environment
Saturday Mornings 10:00am - 12 Noon Eastern Time
Price for Lessons:
$ 72 for all 4 Wednesday Lessons on this topic
$ 18 for each of the 4-week Wednesday Lessons
Pay for individual weeks or for the entire unit at one time.
Cancellations and Refunds for each class
will be allowed until materials are sent.
WHAT: CLASS DAY LECTURE AND PLAY
* Pre-Class PDF Lecture Packet
with Examples and Answers.
* Pre-Class Video to accompany the Lecture PDF
* CLASS DAY: 45-minute Zoom Lecture
followed by 60 - minute online Shark Bridge
Play Practice
Questions?
Optional Saturday Morning BBO Lab Games
for Extra Practice
Real Bridge Environment for Practice
This is a real Bridge Game where players compete against Opponents, applying concepts
from the Wednesday class.
NOTE: BBO Lab Games are $10
for each game per person.
More information is provided in class.
Individual Topics for Each Week
Wednesday, March 22
Class 1: High-Level Preemptive Openings
Players will learn and apply the concepts
of Opening the bidding with a weak point count
but a very long suit.
High-Level Preemptive Opening bids are made
at the 3, 4 and even 5 level
Wednesday, March 29
Class 2: Weak Two Preemptive Openings
Part I - Basic Responses
Players will learn and apply the concepts
of Opening the bidding with a weak point count
but a very long suit.
Weak Two Preemptive Openings are made at the 2-level.
Responder will consider lower-level responding options.
No Class on April 5
We are closed for lessons on this date
Wednesday, April 12
Class 3: Weak Two Preemptive Openings
Part II - More Advanced Responses
Players will learn and apply the concepts
of Opening the bidding with a weak point count
but a very long suit.
Weak Two Preemptive Openings are made at the 2-level.
Responder will consider more robust responses,
taking over the contract from the Weak Opening partner.
Wednesday, April 19
Class 4: Preemptive Overcalls vs
Simple Overcalls
Players will compare the requirements
between Preemptive Overcalls and Simple Overcalls
and practice applying the correct Overcall bid
based on context.