Focusing on lesser-known techniques and rules of bridge, this book aims to clarify various aspects that players often overlook or misunderstand. It serves as a guide to specific terms and definitions that may confuse or puzzle players, rather than providing a comprehensive overview of the game. By addressing these "Oddz" and "Endz," it seeks to enhance understanding and improve players' experiences, making it a valuable resource for both novice and experienced bridge enthusiasts.
If any endeavour in life makes you happy, is stimulating and rewarding, then the effort put into that endeavour has been worthwhile. And this book certainly accomplishes these goals. By answering the questions that are posed, the reader's mind is stimulated. Coming up with the answers is rewarding, and the overall improvement in the reader's game will definitely bring happiness.
We've all experienced Murphy's diabolical ways in other walks of life. In this book, you'll see this individual wreaking his particular type of havoc at the bridge table. As you read on, you'll nod in agreement as you recognize those foul deeds that Murphy has perpetrated on you. And you'll finally realize that your failure to progress is really out of your hands.
As players progress in their bridge journey, they encounter a pivotal moment where they can either stagnate or deepen their passion for the game. Those who choose to advance often become eager learners, seeking knowledge from books and experts, while others may feel content with their current skills. Despite varying levels of competence, a common challenge exists: a lack of understanding of the fundamentals. The forthcoming book highlights a hundred common mistakes that many players make, often unaware of their prevalence, emphasizing the importance of mastering the basics.
Offering a wealth of insights for players at all levels, this book covers various aspects of bridge, including evaluation, bidding, declarer play, and defense. It serves as a valuable resource for beginners seeking to learn the game, as well as experienced players looking to refine their skills. Even experts can find useful tips to enhance their gameplay. The author emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, echoing the sentiment of golf legend Jack Nicklaus about the value of lessons.
Written to engage readers, this bridge book combines essential reference material with entertaining stories, humorous anecdotes, and witty one-liners. By lightening the often tedious nature of bridge literature, it invites players to enjoy the game while learning. The inclusion of amusing quips, such as the playful observation about club members, enhances the reading experience, making it both informative and enjoyable for enthusiasts.
"Why You Lose at Bridge" by S.J. Simon is hailed as the best bridge book ever. It helps players, both novice and experienced, minimize mistakes to increase their wins. By focusing on common errors in bidding, play, and defense, it guides players to improve their game and achieve better results.
Even the best players in the world went through the same learning stages as we mortals. We all started by feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, but we soldiered on. After all, you can't become competent in any endeavour without total effort, immersion, if you will. And these efforts were worthwhile because we realized the eventual reward. - a wider range of friends and mental exercise - was that 'pot of gold' at the end of the rainbow. However, those beginning efforts were essentially rote learning of cliches. It was only as we gained playing experience that we began to realize that nothing replaced thinking and being ' ever vigilant'. As you read on, you will begin to appreciate how thinking makes the learning more complete and with it a more complete bridge player. Bridge really is a thinker's game.
As any aspiring player will attest, many bridge techniques, be they bidding or play, are interwoven with others. Nothing stands alone in this game. However, an attempt has been made to keep things in their own space bidding, declarer play and defence. And as the reader would expect, each of these headings is broken down into subtitles. Hopefully, each of these will allow the readers to improve their games by leaps and bounds.