Bridge is widely played and often by older folk or those with limited mobility. It’s a fun way of socialising with friends or meeting new people online or at a local club. Many older folk decide to retire to a different area and some will decide to move into specialist accommodation. This may mean moving away from […]
Is it ever right to lead a trump if you are playing the first card? Instinctively we usually shy away, preferring to keep our trump cards in the hope of making tricks later in the game. When might it be helpful to make a trump lead? Analyse the bidding. Does it seem that the opposition […]
For beginning and improving bridge players it is very helpful to have a bridge bidding crib sheet or cheat sheet which you can refer to when you aren’t sure which bid you should make. You’ll find a bridge bidding cheat sheet and many other helpful handouts at No Fear Bridge. You can print out the […]
Bridge bidding flash cards are an easy way to help you learn and practice specific bridge bidding or play topics. Each of the bridge flash cards has a single question on one side. You can take as long as you need to work out the answer. When you are ready, simply turn over the flash […]
You are playing South and you hold the following hand: S: K Q 8 7 6 H: 9 6 D: 8 5 3 C: K J 7 The bidding has gone like this: North East South West 1H Pass 1S Pass […]
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If you are learning to play acol bridge or want to improve your game, it can be very helpful to find some hands online that will help you practice your bidding and play. If you join No Fear Bridge you will find hundreds of acol bridge practice hands. They are divided into different topics and […]
Yes, it’s true, playing bridge is good for you. Honestly A study by Berkeley University showed that there are significant health benefits from learning to play bridge. In 2000, Professor Marian Diamond decided to run a trial to see if playing bridge had any positive benefits on the immune system. Bridge requires concentration and while […]
Yes, you can and it is still used to show a fairly weak hand, but it isn’t quite the same as making a 1NT response when the opponents haven’t overcalled. Once the opponents have made a suit overcall you must hold a stopper in that suit if you are going to make a 1NT bid. […]
