Play Bridge: A Workook (Teacher Edition)
Lesson plans for teachers to follow. The book starts has a minibridge approach, designed to have students playing the game quickly. Written in eight chapters, it is ideal for four, six or eight lessons, and covers basic play techniques, and an intro to bidding at the 1-level only. Competitive bidding is introduced in the last chapter. Each hand from the book, (32 hands), may be practised online with an explanation from Joan to match.
Play Bridge: A Workook (Student Ediiton)
For students. The book starts has a minibridge approach, designed to have students playing the game quickly. Written in eight chapters, it is ideal for four, six or eight lessons, and covers basic play techniques, and an intro to bidding at the 1-level only. Competitive bidding is introduced in the last chapter. Each hand from the book, (32 hands), may be practised online with an explanation from Joan to match.
A Guide By Your Side
A summary of the basics to be used at the table
Practice Your Bridge
32 hands with analysis for supervised play. Ideal for post beginners practise sessions, with 32 hands closely matching the beginners text, in bidding and play.
Openings Other Than One Bids
Four workshops with practice hands (also available online) to introduce students to bids other than at the 1-level. Uses a Strong 2♣ and weak 2♦, 2♥ and 2♠ and higher pre-empts. Suitable for players of 6+months experience.
Partnership Defence
Written by Audrey Grant, the world famous Canadian teacher, this booklet has suggestions of working with partner to understand each other’s opening leads, and signals. There are eight carefully selected hands to practise, with analysis.
Introduction to the Two Over One System
A very popular addition to the Standard system that improves bidding with strong hands while looking for a fit, and also clears up major suit raises. The concept of a forcing 1NT response is also explored.
