Monster Book of Basic Declarer Play

A must-have reference for beginners bitten by the bridge bug. Specifically written for those new to the game, this introduction to declarer play consists of 240 deals where basic techniques will bring home the contract. By working through these hands, you can practice counting up tricks and losers, planning the order in which to play the cards, and figuring out where extra tricks are to come from. Along the way you will learn how to focus on the main problems of playing contracts, gain confidence, and understand how to read a bridge book so you can move on to more advanced topics.