{"product_id":"bridge-entry-techniques-9781771402194","title":"Bridge Entry Techniques","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essence of Bridge Planning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book is packed with techniques and tips on the subject of entry management, both for declarer and the defenders. A clear understanding of this topic is vital when the dummy goes down and you stop to plan your campaign.\u003cbr\u003e Part I contains 69 instructive deals on entries from declarer's point of view. The featured topics include: creating entries, destroying entries, finesse entries, sacrifice entries, ducking, holding up, blocking, unblocking, overtaking, avoidance play and forcing the defenders to assist you.\u003cbr\u003e Part II contains 43 deals where the defenders use similar techniques on their own behalf: maintaining communication, creating and destroying entries, blocking, unblocking, hold-ups, preventing a duck, overtaking honors, entry coups, Morton's Fork and avoiding an endplay.\u003cbr\u003e Part III contains 24 entry problems for declarer, followed by 16 problems for the defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBird, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - DAVID BIRD (Southampton, UK) is the world's most prolific bridge writer, with 141 bridge books to his name. Known for the clarity of his writing and explanations, he has won the American Bridge Teachers Association 'Book of the Year' award a record eight times. His celebrated humorous fiction series, featuring the cantankerous Abbot, has run for over 45 years. His books have been translated into eight languages.","brand":"Master Point Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50441386459410,"sku":"9781771402194","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5cd01849-5a33-4788-9321-f41b5ea223f7.jpg?v=1729665372","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/bridge-entry-techniques-9781771402194","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}