Fundamental Practice with Hazel

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 Hazel Wolpert
Mon, Mar 22 2021 Hazel Wolpert

This practice set includes negative doubles, reacting to negative doubles, bidding new suits at the 2 level by responder and more.

Lesson Notes: 11 pages Video Recording: 58 mins Go To Lesson
Mon, Apr 26 2021 Hazel Wolpert

When we overcall our hand can be quite a bit weaker than when we open the bidding and because of that we have to adjust our expectations as a partner. This practice set covers advancing partner's overcalls both with or without a fit.

Lesson Notes: 17 pages Video Recording: 58 mins Go To Lesson
Mon, Nov 08 2021 Hazel Wolpert

This practice set will put you in common negative double situations to reinforce this vital part of the game.  

You can review Hazel's lesson from 07/07/2020 on Negative Doubles to prepare for this practice set.


Lesson Notes: 17 pages Video Recording: 53 mins Go To Lesson
Mon, Sep 27 2021 Hazel Wolpert

Hazel takes you through a set of practice deals on the Jacoby Transfer convention.  This set practices what was taught in Basics with Hazel: Jacoby Transfers 

This is a partnership bidding class so you may bring a partner if you want. If you come without a partner we will pair you up with another person or a robot.

Lesson Notes: 21 pages Video Recording: 48 mins Go To Lesson
Mon, Sep 20 2021 Hazel Wolpert

Hazel takes you through a set of practice deals on the stayman convention.  This set practices what was taught in Basics with Hazel: Stayman 

This is a partnership bidding class so you may bring a partner if you want. If you come without a partner we will pair you up with another person or a robot.

Lesson Notes: 21 pages Video Recording: 48 mins Go To Lesson
Mon, Mar 08 2021 Hazel Wolpert

This practice set covers opener's rebid, responder's rebid, opener's third bid. We will focus on responder's three messages: forcing, invitation or sign off. Conventions that may come up: Fourth Suit Game Forcing and New Minor Forcing.

Lesson Notes: 13 pages Video Recording: 55 mins Go To Lesson
Mon, Apr 12 2021 Hazel Wolpert

This practice set inclludes common problems found on opener's rebid, responder's rebid and opener's third bid. We will focus on responder's three messages: forcing, invitation or sign off. Conventions that may come up: Fourth Suit Game Forcing and New Minor Forcing

Lesson Notes: 16 pages Video Recording: 56 mins Go To Lesson