Beyond 2/1 provides an opportunity for players who have learned 2/1 to practice and cement their knowledge in supervised play sessions organised and run by Charlie Bucknell. Up to 16 boards will be available for relaxed play (no rush!) alongside tea, coffee and cake. Expert guidance will be available throughout for 5 card major players in the auction and for any player about the play and defence! The assumed system will be 5 card majors as taught by Charlie.
This course will run for 10 sessions covering the following topics:
September 19th: Opening a Strong No Trump
September 26th: Responses to a Strong No Trump
October 3rd: Double Trouble
October 10th: 2/1 Game Force and Slam Bidding
October 17th: Rebidding No Trumps
October 24th: Minor Suits and Support
October 31st: Drury, Bergen and other ways to show support for 5 Card Majors
November 7th: Reverses and Reverses in 2/1 auctions
November 14th: Power of Pre-Empts
November 21st: Summary
Pauline Wyman –
A most informative and enjoyable course with much opportunity to practise in a relaxed context and to use accompanying notes for reinforcement. Moreover, Charlie is generous with his time, encouraging pupils to contact him after lessons with questions and issues.