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    Bridge Bidding: The "Asking for points" method using the strong 2- club, Gerber and Blackwood Conventions
    Bridge Bidding: The "Asking for points" method using the strong 2- club, Gerber and Blackwood Conventions
    Bridge Bidding: The "Asking for points" method using the strong 2- club, Gerber and Blackwood Conventions
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    Bridge Bidding: The "Asking for points" method using the strong 2- club, Gerber and Blackwood Conventions

    By Gene L. Andrusco

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    There are virtually hundreds of ways to bid a hand in Bridge. Over the years, starting with experts such as Ely Culbertson, other experts have "invented" special bidding techniques such as the Stayman method, Blackwood, Gerber, and dozens of others.

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    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBlue Mount Publisher
    Release dateJun 10, 2024
    ISBN9798330222933
    Bridge Bidding: The "Asking for points" method using the strong 2- club, Gerber and Blackwood Conventions

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      Book preview

      Bridge Bidding - Gene L. Andrusco

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      BRIDGE BIDDING:

      The 2-Club Asking For Points Method

      Gene L. Andrusco, PhD

      BRIDGE BIDDING:

      How to Use the Asking For Points Method in the Strong 2-Club, Gerber, and Blackwood Conventions

      Gene L. Andrusco, PhD

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      Copyright © 2023

      Published by the author. All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be reproduced, copied, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, digital, or mechanical, without written permission of the author.

      BRIDGE BIDDING:
      THE ASKING FOR POINTS METHOD

      Prologue

      In the intricate realm of Bridge, where strategy and precision intertwine, I find myself among the countless enthusiasts who relish the complexities and trials of adept bidding. Unlike the seasoned professionals, my journey in Bridge is marked by the shared camaraderie of millions worldwide, each player grappling with the intricacies of a game that both challenges and captivates.

      As a typical player navigating the labyrinthine world of Bridgeland, I readily admit to the perennial struggle of committing to memory the myriad conventions that characterize the game. Yet, amidst the vast array of bidding techniques, three stalwarts stand out as beacons of strategic significance: the Strong 2-club, the Gerber, and the Blackwood conventions. These are the tools wielded by players like me, seeking a semblance of order within the intricate dance of the cards.

      The focus of this little treatise on Bridge is an explanation/description of how I like to use a bidding technique called the Asking for Points method and then the up the ladder[1] procedure, a systematic escalation of bids that allows for a nuanced exploration of our combined strength. This method involves a step-by-step ascent in the bidding, each bid indicating a specific range of points. It's a methodical climb, a structured ascent that provides

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