Böcker av Mary Ann Dufresne

Want better results? Try better declarer play!Have you noticed that good bidding doesn't always mean good results? Sometimes you don't make your perfectly-bid contract. Sometimes other declarers make an extra trick or two.If it's time to get serious about better declarer play, this is the perfect 'how to' book. You'll find it's surprisingly easy to:-- Count your winning and losing tricks.-- Master three basic techniques for eliminating losers.-- Manage your entries.-- Set priorities. What to do first, second, and so on?-- Plan the play.You'll work through plenty of practice deals in this simple guide to better declarer play. You'll also find quizzes at the end of every chapter to test your new-found skills. With a little practice, you'll soon be getting the results you deserve!

Want to learn to play bridge? Let Mary Ann Dufresne and Marion Ellingsen get you started. You won''t find a clearer, simpler presentation of the basic guidelines. Plus, the authors tell you all about their winning bridge strategy: bid a major whenever you can!Unlike many beginner books, We Love the Majors doesn''t oversimplify the game for ease of consumption. This is an honest presentation of the modern game-complexities and all-but expressed in terms everyone can understand and apply.Want to teach beginning bridge? You couldn''t ask for a better student text. Students and teachers will find hundreds of examples, homework to test student knowledge and practice deals to play. The book includes an introduction to Stayman, transfers, and modern guidelines for competitive bidding. When looking for the right bid, We Love the Majors!