Conventions

In modern bridge there is a vast range of conventions for all types of auctions. A lot of them are very useful, but there are often trade-offs, and of course we need to be sure we'll remember what our conventions are under pressure — so the advice is to keep it minimal and only consider adding more with a regular partner.

A test for a good convention is that it's easy to remember, likely to come up frequently, and adds a lot of value. Although it can be fun to add gadgets to our bidding, if it doesn't pass that test, it is ill-advised.

Overall, we want to pick our conventions carefully and not overcrowd our system to the point that we cannot bid our hands naturally and confidently under pressure.

Practise conventions in the trainer
Interactive practice hands
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