Free 2023 Standard American Yellow Card (SAYC) Bidding Course

The Course is comprised of 30+ intermediate lessons.  Al Smith will present the lessons using Zoom. One lesson will be taught every two weeks on Wednesday evening at 6:30 Eastern Time (NY) starting 15 March 2023. A lesson will last 30-60 minutes. Click on the following e-form link to register.

There is no charge for the lessons.  Attend as many as you can.  If you miss a lesson or want to take a lesson before it will be taught in the schedule, you can download and watch a previously recorded presentation of the lesson.  During the first few weeks, I will cover several mini-lessons of concepts that are critical for you to understand to become a good bridge player. 

Lesson Schedule Starting 15 March 2023

15 March 2023                         3.01       Getting the Best Score

                                                        3.02       Difference Between Seats

                                                        3.03       Types of Points

29 March 2023                                3.04       Unguarded Honors

                                                        3.05       Revalue Hand After Every Bid

12 April 2023                                   3.06       Quick Tricks

                                                        3.09       Rule of 22

                                                        3.10       Rule of 15

26 April                                            3.08       AKQ Losing Trick Count Method

                                                        3.13       2-3-4 Losing Trick Count System

10 May 2023                                   4.07.01  Overcall

24 May 2023                           4.07.02  Takeout X

7   June 2023                             4.08.01  Responder Negative X

21 June 2023                             4.12.01  Preempts

5 July 2023                              4.07.04  Michaels Cue Bid

19 July 2023                             4.07.05  Unusual NT

2 August 2023                     4.13.01  Stayman

16 August 2023                       4.13.02  Jacoby, Texas, and Delayed Texas Transfers

30 August 2023                            4.13.03  2S Transfer to Minors

13 September 20233                     4.13.04  Quantitative & Gerber

                                 27 September                         4.04.1.01  3rd and 4th Seat Opens

11 October                         4.04.1.02  Drury

25 October 2023                        4.04.1.03  Walsh Passing 4 Plus Ds

8 November 2023            4.04.1.04  New Minor Forcing

22 November                     4.04.1.05  4th Suit Forcing

6 December 2023                        4.04.1.06  Western Cue Bids

20 December 2024                      4.04.2.01  Responder Splinter