Standard Bridge Bidding for the 21st Century

by Max Hardy, Mike Lawrence (Introduction)

A set of simple,modern methods which will enable the social bridge player to bid like the experts.

Genres: Nonfiction

296 pages, Paperback

First published October 9, 2000

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Reviews

[Gerard Gardner]

Bedrock for the new bridge player wanting to play 2 over 1

[Jimt43 · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really like Mike Lawrence so I was excited to see his name on the book. I think Max Hardy has a really good idea and I really agree with his basic approach to bridge and bridge bidding. I find myself wanting to take up the 2/1 system based on his intro and Mike's intro. After that the book is about as disorganized as any bridge book I have ever read. So armed with the urge to learn the system and this book, I couldn't do it.

[Mason Barge · Rating 5 out of 5]

A revelation for anyone who has tried to learn 2/1. I have ordered a later edition of this, which I understand is even better.

I found the sections on New Minor Forcing and Fourth Suit Forcing especially helpful, but Hardy is great in general with expert treatment of such basic matters as hand evaluation, opening bids, etc.

[Monte Lamb · Rating 5 out of 5]

This should be the bible for anyone wanting to learn 2-over-1 bidding in Bridge. The examples are excellent and the quiz at the end of each chapter will show you whether you know the material or not. It is outstanding.

[Donandbonnie Bladow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have read this book once and am reading it again like all of my Bridge books