The Golden Rules of Competitive Auctions

Competition brings many benefits - or so all the politicians say. Bridge players certainly subscribe to the theory. These days somewhere between two-thirds and three-quarters of all auctions see both sides entering the fray. Having a basic knowledge of how to get into or stay in the bidding is therefore a key attribute for success at the bridge table.
You will often hear rules quoted such as 'do not double them into the game' or 'leave the five level to the enemy'. This book covers all the rules likely to help you and, as usual in this series, you will find plenty of examples both for and against each one.

About the author

Julian Pottage writes regular columns in the bridge press and is the author or co-author of 26 books on bridge. He is an outstanding bridge teacher and has competed in several national and international events. He lives in Wales.

Summary

Competition brings many benefits - or so all the politicians say. Bridge players certainly subscribe to the theory. These days somewhere between two-thirds and three-quarters of all auctions see both sides entering the fray. Having a basic knowledge of how to get into or stay in the bidding is therefore a key attribute for success at the bridge table.
You will often hear rules quoted such as 'do not double them into the game' or 'leave the five level to the enemy'. This book covers all the rules likely to help you and, as usual in this series, you will find plenty of examples both for and against each one.

Foreword

An invaluable guide to knowing how and when to get into or stay in the bidding

Product details

• Authors: Julian Pottage, Pottage Julian, Marc Smith
• Publisher: Orion
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2003
• EAN: 9780304365852
• ISBN: 978-0-304-36585-2
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 131 mm x 198 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 158 g
• Series: MASTER BRIDGE; MASTER BRIDGE; Master Bridge (Cassell)
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