Next Steps 2: Competitive bidding

“Helen, in beginners' class, the opponents always passed. It was very polite. One side bid, the other side waited its turn.” Rules to remember: Use the Suit Quality Test before you overcall. When partner doubles, you must bid. A double after partner opens and they overcall is a negative double, showing the unbid major. Compete to the level of your trump count. And in the balancing seat, act a little lighter. Read the lesson: https://victorianbridgecentre.com.au/lessons/intermediate/illustrated-lessons#m2 Full transcript: https://victorianbridgecentre.com.au/lessons/intermediate/podcast/#ep2 Next Steps in Bridge is a free course from The Bridge Centre: https://victorianbridgecentre.com.au/