25 Bridge Myths Exposed By David Bird

Do you remember the first few times you played bridge? To get you started, a friend probably gave you a few helpful hints. There are many such general guidelines for bridge players -- some of them valuable, some not. But these are the Bridge Myths, not the Bridge Rules -- because they all have exceptions and none should be followed blindly. In reading this book you will get to see what it is about each guideline that makes it so useful; more importantly, you will also learn to recognize the times when you should ignore it.

Declarer's Myths Draw trumps straight away, Hold up an ace, Win as cheaply as possible, Play low in second seat, Eight ever, nine never, Ruff losers in the dummy, Finesse whenever you can, Play on your longest suit first, Lead towards high cards, Ruff the defenders' winners, Lead low to a trick, Run your longest suit, Leave the big decision until last

Defender's Myths Third hand high, Return partner's suit, Cover an honour with an honour, Second hand low, Capture an honour with an honour, Lead through strength, Discard from your weakest suit, Score a ruff when you can, Never give a ruff-and-sluff, Split your honours, Follow low when a trick is lost, Don't ruff partner's winner

Book Details

• ISBN:1-894154-52-5
• Page Count:194
• Author: David Bird
• Published Year:2002