The Complete Book on Overcalls

The Complete Book on Overcalls - Revised Edition

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The Complete Book on Overcalls - Revised Edition

An immediate classic when it was released.

Can you overcall in a four card suit?
When is it safest to overcall?
When should you pass without even looking at your hand?
If you partner overcalls, what do you need to bid a new suit? Is it forcing or can your partner pass.
What methods do you have to show support for partner’s suit?
What if your right hand opponent bids something over your partner’s overcall?
Might you be able to use a Responsive Double? Should you be doubling them for penalty? How can you put maximum pressure on them to make a difficult guess?

This is an important topic because the decision to overcall is so common. I guarantee that you will find many opportunities to use the material in this The Complete Book on Overcalls.

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Mike Lawrence doesn’t teach rules to memorize; he schools his reader in beneficial habits and patterns of thought. After reading this book (repeatedly, gaining added benefit each time), my opponents began to think we were playing bridge with glass cards.

JOHN SMITH

Mike Lawrence must be a direct descendant of Sherlock Holmes! He uses every scrap of information available on any particular hand/auction, and uses these to arrive at the best bid to make. And it is because of this attention to detail that this (and his other books) are intended for those players in the intermediate or advanced category.

J. Terry

One of the five best bridge books to be shipwrecked with – Mike’s comprehensive work on Overcalls actually transcends the subject and gets near to the inner essence of bridge,

Jay T. Segarra

Lawrence gives insight into his own considerations when making bidding decisions and makes it clear that many decisions are not absolute. But following the logic and type of arguments he presents you will get more and more decisions right. I strongly recommend his books to every bridge player who aspires to improve his or her game.

johan pieters