The right suit. The wrong hand.
A transfer lets the strong hand become declarer.
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With Tracey Bauer
Jacoby Transfers
Let partner play your long suit.
You hold five or more cards in a major. Partner has the strong notrump hand. A transfer brings those two facts together.
With Tracey BauerA conversation in cards.
A Jacoby transfer to ♥ shows five or more ♥. Opener bids the suit so the strong hand can declare.
A Jacoby transfer to ♠ shows five or more ♠. Responder’s next action describes strength and shape.
After partner opens 1NT.
The lessonTwo-hour recordingLearn the ideas with Tracey
Play of the HandTwo-hour recordingFollow the decisions at the table
The complete package4 to 5 hoursVideo, workbook, cheatsheet and practice hands
Sound familiar?
The decisions behind the bid.
Take these questions to the lesson, then follow the answers through the hands.
The transfer is done. Now what?
Your next bid still needs to describe your strength.
Four cards or five?
Know when to ask with Stayman and when to transfer.
A little table test
Your turn to think it through.
Try one decision before the workshop. Choose an answer to see the reasoning.
Partner opens 1NT. Which Jacoby transfer shows five or more ♠?
2♥ asks opener to bid ♠. Responder then passes or continues according to strength and shape.
Tap an answer. Take a moment with the explanation.
From the lesson to the table
Learn it. Then see it in play.
Your ticket includes 4 to 5 hours of video across the lesson and Play of the Hand, a 30 to 50 page workbook, a two-page cheatsheet and PBN hands to practice on BBO or BridgeChamp.
See what the bid says.
Work through the convention with Tracey and the recorded questions.
Two-hour lesson recording · Watch on your schedule
- Use 2♦ to transfer to ♥ and 2♥ to transfer to ♠.
- Choose a continuation after opener completes the transfer.
- Recognize the difference between Stayman and transfers.
Follow the transfer to the table.
Watch the recorded Play of the Hand session. Choose your continuation after the transfer, then follow the contract and compare your plan with Tracey’s discussion.
Two-hour practice recording · Included with your ticket
Two-hour lesson replayTwo-hour Play of the Hand replay4 to 5 hours of video30 to 50 page workbookTwo-page cheatsheetPBN hands for BBO or BridgeChampRecorded Q&A
Before you pull up a chair
A few practical things.
What does the ticket include?
Your ticket includes the two-hour lesson and two-hour Play of the Hand recording, with 4 to 5 hours of video in total. You also get a 30 to 50 page workbook, a two-page cheatsheet and PBN hands to practice on BBO or BridgeChamp.
Is this a live class?
The workshop is available as a recording. Watch on your schedule and return to the examples.
Is it included for VIP members?
Yes. VIP members have access to the lesson, Play of the Hand recording and included materials.
Can I play the hands myself?
Yes. Use the PBN files in BridgeChamp or another PBN-compatible platform. For BBO, convert them to LIN if its import tool requires that format.
Let partner play your long suit.
Watch the workshop, work through the examples and bring the agreement to your next partnership conversation.