“Did Stella really play badly?”
This Sunday evening, when she gave me the details of a training session, Isabelle told me how her teammate Stella, a little Newbie, misdefended a hand. The latter is sixteen years young…
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Transfer responses after opponent doubles our Stayman
I wanted to share with you the innovations in competitive bridge bidding. My goal will therefore be to relay the work of bridge experts/researchers and give you my version of what I…
Bivalent 2NT
After the start 1♠️-2♥️, a 3♥️ rebid remained a catch-all auction in the French system even if some tried to limit the meaning. Our convention will allow us bid more precisely with…
“I admit that is not great…”
This week, I have an appointment with Clothilde, one of the best girls that I train. I impatiently look forward to the debriefing of their first weekend of the Women’s National Division.…
Respond or not to the opening bid with a weak hand
We will look at a problem that has existed since the dawn of time… of bridge: Should you respond to an opening at the one-level with a weak or even very weak…
“What can you deduce from this lead?”
This Sunday evening, it is Lucie who calls me on my phone. She has played online and shows me a very interesting deal. Lucie: “Hi Wilou, in my teams match I played…
“Hey coach. Can I talk to you about a deal?”
This Sunday evening, it’s Clothilde who reaches out to me. She is without doubt one of the very best girls in my group. She evolves in a very bridgesque environment. Her family…
“Well, obviously you don’t need me…”
This Sunday evening, it is Isabelle, my youngest student, who has a question. She is a little sassy but gifted and she loves bridge. She sends me a message to titillate me…
“Stop for two seconds and think!”
This sunday evening, Léa is the one who contacts me to tell me about a deal she played. Léa is a good element but she has a big flaw: she is never…
“Come on! These were really your two hands?”
This Sunday evening, I receive a flood of messages from my Girls. They played the French Junior Teams Championship. I answer all their questions, but Lucie’s is the one that particularly attracts…
“Did I bid badly?”
This Sunday evening, I’m contacted by a new but very talented player from the club of the French girls. It’s easy to see that Marion is very passionate about bridge. I like…