The Language of Bidding (6th edition)
by Paul Marston
The new edition of this best-selling book has been updated to reflect modern methods. Paradoxically, it is more simple than ever before.
It has 18 chapters, up from 14 in the previous edition, yet the length of the book is
about the same. It includes a new chapter
that was inspired by the great success of
Paul’s online Bidding Judgement course. It
covers deciding about slam when partner
has a shortage. Powerful stuff.
The response of 1NT over a major is 6-11
HCP, not 6-9 (10) HCP as before. This one
small change means a new suit response at
the 2-level is now 12+ HCP. This makes the
bidding more effective because you can
now address the crucial question of fit before you worry about a possible slam. Little
wonder this idea has been embraced by
everyone in the modern game.
With this change you no longer have to worry
about reverses and jump shifts after a two
level response. This makes the bidding
much more simple.
Experts may be attracted to this method because it is more effective but beginners love
the simplicity.
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