Better bidding is most certainly not all about the conventions you choose to use (or not use). There are some things you can do better without adding anything new to your bidding system. Modern bridge players seek greater accuracy in their bidding, so that they can reach good contracts and stay out of bad ones. Here are a few simple things that you and your partner can do to make your bidding flow more easily and achieve greater accuracy.
| When to bid game, invite game, or settle for a part-score |
| Do not respond 2NT or 3NT to a One of a Suit Opening Bid |
| The Proper Use of the Game-Forcing Jump Takeout |
Author: Chris Burton
Gravesend Bridge Club