Bridge 2
Zoom Lessons and
Online Play
for Absolute Beginners
2nd Level
with Meagan Powell
This course covers the second 8 weeks
of our Beginner classes.
The format each week will be
a Beginner Bridge lecture on Zoom
followed immediately
by an online playing session.
Topics Covered in the second 8 weeks - Bridge 2
* Opener's Rebid without a Fit for Responder's Change of Suit
How does a Responder bid up-the-line with two 4-card Majors?
How does an Opener still find a Spade Fit with Responder
when there is no Heart Fit?
How does Opener convey a Minimum point count and a Balanced hand?
* 1NT and Natural Responses
What are the requirements to Open 1NT?
What does a Responder bid with very few points when responding naturally?
How does a Responder show Game-Going points when responding naturally?
How does a Responder show Invitational points when responding naturally?
* 1NT and Basic Responses: Natural and Stayman Convention
How do the 1NT Opener and Responder find a 4-4 Major-Suit Fit?
How do the 1NT Opener and Responder determine whether to stay in NT
or look for a Major-Suit Fit?
* 1NT and Basic Responses: Jacoby Transfer Convention
How do the 1NT Opener and Responder find a 5-3 Major-Suit Fit?
How do the 1NT Opener and Responder determine whether to stay in NT
or look for a Major-Suit Fit?
* NT Play of the Hand
What are the techniques Declarer uses to plan a NT hand?
What are Promotion and Length, and how does a Declarer make the most
of them in NT hands?
What is 'High Card from the Short Side,' and why is it so important
in NT contracts?
* Simple Overcalls
What requirements does an Opponent need to meet in order to bid
in an auction after an Opening bid?
What is the purpose of a Simple Overcall?
How does an Overcaller's partner react to a Simple Overcall?
* Basic Takeout Doubles
What is the difference between a Simple Overcall and a Basic Takeout Double?
How is a Takeout Double bid, and how does Partner react?
* Simple Overcalls vs Takeout Doubles
How can players interpret all of the nuances in Simple Overcalls vs
Takeout Doubles?
How do the other players at the table react when an Overcaller chooses
between Simple Overcall and Takeout Double?
Technology Requirements:
Players need a Desktop Computer, a Laptop Computer, or a Tablet (IPad or similar).
This experience will not work on a phone.
Players should download the Zoom App onto their device.
Go to zoom.us and follow the download instructions
Class Meeting Times: TUESDAYS
Beginner Level II starts on Tuesday, March 2 and will continue
through Tuesday, April 20.
Students sign up for a specific Group.
Group I meets on Tuesday mornings from 10am - 11:30am EST
There is an additional, optional Play Practice session on Saturday midday
from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. This optional practice session is included
in the course fee.
Group II meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
There is an additional, optional Play Practice session on Saturday midday
from 12:30pm - 1:30pm. This optional practice session is included
in the course fee.
Players must choose and attend a specific group due to the requirements
of the online playing software.
Once Enrolled in the Course, players will receive their Zoom links and
pre-class PDF documents each week on Saturdays.
Then players join Meagan in the Zoom first for their Tuesday class.
Meagan will then lead players into the online playing area after the Zoom lecture.
Price:
$150 for the 8-week Bridge 2 Course
Cancellations and Refunds will be allowed up to 24 hours
before the first class.
No Refunds after Classes start.
We won't be able to drop a replacement player in your place
once classes start.
You may use a Credit Card or PayPal to pay for your Course Enrollment.
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