Bridge lessons: bidding conventions and card play

Discover how to use conventions like Blackwood or Landy, and improve your defence with opening leads and doubles.

Bidding conventions in bridge

The Landy convention

Overcalling after a 1NT opening to show both major suits

Balancing bid in bridge

Re-enter the bidding after opponents stop early

The Stayman convention

Ask your partner for majors to explore the best contract

Defence & card play

Opening lead in bridge

Choose the best lead to start the defence

Double in bridge

Use the double to penalise your opponents or give them information