An Introduction to the Art of Taking Tricks

Book Description AN INTRODUCTION TO THE ART OF TAKING TRICKS Bridge with Brian. Book Two This text introduces the advancing player to the skills necessary to become a more expert Declarer. Chapters on planning, counting Winners and Losers, increasing Winners, eliminating Losers, retaining communication between Declarer and Dummy, and drawing trumps, provide a structured approach to Declarer Play. In the final Chapter the author introduces the reader to Defense, giving a brief introduction to the complexity of finding an opening lead. Each Chapter contains hands to bid and play and concludes with some Bidding Tips. This book is both a self-teaching manual for the individual and a well-organized text for the teacher.