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How Do You Plan the Play of a Bridge Hand?
by: Tracey BauerPublished on: 08/02/2026Declarer play starts before trick one. Count your winners or losers, make a plan, check your entries, and decide when to draw trumps. Here is the routine.
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What Are Defensive Signals in Bridge?
by: Tracey BauerPublished on: 07/27/2026Defensive signals (carding) are how defenders talk. Attitude says continue or switch, count shows length, suit preference names the suit to return.
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What Is a Negative Double in Bridge?
by: Tracey BauerPublished on: 07/22/2026A negative double shows the unbid major(s) after an opponent overcalls your partner's opening. Learn what it promises, how it scales, and opener's replies.
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What Is a Takeout Double in Bridge?
by: Tracey BauerPublished on: 07/22/2026A takeout double asks partner to bid, not defend. Learn the shape and point requirements, when to double, and how to respond, even with a weak hand.
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