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Getting Started

Those of you that are thinking about duplicate probably fall into one of three categories: (1) Never played, (2) only played rubber bridge, and (3) played duplicate a long time ago.

If you fall into (1) then you might start by considering one of the intro classes given by the SBBC. Reading a book on bridge or checking out introductory resources on the web are always options, but, find a way to incorporate actual play in your learning plan. All study and no play makes for a very bored bridge player.

If you are a (2) or (3) then browse through the links below and see if any of them are helpful. The SBBC has classes for you too. One strategy that you might consider is to come to the Bridge Center and "kibitz". The means that you check with the director before the game and he/she will recommend a player to sit beside and (quietly) observe what goes on. You see kibitzers all the time, all the way up to Nationals. It is a great way to learn. Just remember to watch and not comment.

Bridge Links for 1..3

What is Bridge? An introduction
Introduction to Duplicate Bridge
A Standard American Summary
Lessons on the Standard American Yellow Card System
An Encyclopedia of Conventions

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