Bridge Lessons: Break Your Opponent's Communication

While we're trying to win extra tricks when we're playing a hand of bridge, the opposition are busy trying to set up winners for themselves. A hold up play can make defence harder for the opposition. In this clip: 00:00 Bidding 00:20 Play 02:04 Result • Bidding: Whatever bidding system you play, you'll end up in 3NT. • Play: The opposition attack spades and we hold up until the third round. When we lose to the Ace of Clubs we're hoping that the player who wins that tricks has no more spades. • Result: The final result is 3NT making 3 for a score of 400. Play this hand: https://playbridgeonline.com/play/hands/playbridgeonline/hold-up-play The hold up play in bridge is a common strategy in notrumps but it can sometimes be used in a suit contract. If you enjoyed this, like, subscribe and hit the bell for more bridge tips and hand analyses. Thanks for watching — see you next time!