Average players tend to focus on point count for their bidding decisions, but the expert recognises that the shape of the hand also plays a vital role. Knowing the implications of shape will help you find the best contract more often. The book not only reveals how to use hand patterns to winning effect, but also how to incorporate the ideas of shape in your bidding system.

The power of shape is not limited to the bidding. Successful play or defence is often linked to a knowledge of the pattern of the opponents' hands. The second part of this book will show you how to discover and make use of this invaluable information.

Follow the recommendations in this exciting and original book and your partnership will be in great shape!

The first book to be published dealing solely with this vital factor in bidding and card play Of special interest to all who want to improve their bridge Written by a teacher and author with an international reputation for producing trail-blazing books

About the Author
Ron Klinger is a leading international bridge teacher and has represented Australia in over 20 world championships since 1976. An Australian Grand Master and a World Bridge Federation International Master, he has written over 60 books, some of which have been translated into Bulgarian, Chinese, Danish, French, Hebrew and Icelandic. Two of his titles - Guide to Better Card Play and Right Through the Pack Again - won Book of the Year awards. He has created many new bridge ideas and devised a number of conventions. He lives in NSW, Australia, and has written a daily bridge column in The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sun-Herald for over 15 years.


Book Information
ISBN 9780297844969
Author Ron Klinger
Format Paperback
Page Count 144
Imprint Weidenfeld & Nicolson
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Weight(grams) 160g
Dimensions(mm) 215mm * 138mm * 11mm