Kattery Bridge

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Kattery Bridge Club

Learn

If you’ve never played bridge before, don’t worry—you’re in the right place. We’ve got a friendly online course that walks you through the basics step-by-step, no experience needed.

Prefer reading at your own pace? We also have beginner-friendly books you can purchase, full of simple explanations and clear examples to get you started. Whether you’re learning solo or with a friend, we’ve made it easy, fun, and stress-free.

🟠 Online Course

Learn Bridge - and Actually Enjoy it!

Perfect for absolute beginners. No pressure, no jargon—just clear lessons and fun quizzes at your own pace.

What You'll Learn

What's in the Course?

Find out what Bridge is and how it is played

Learn what you need to open with 1H or 1S

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responder’s first bid when they have a fit for opener’s major

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How high does opener bid once their partner has shown a fit?

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Try “The Majors Super Quiz”, learn how to play suit (trump) contracts, and attempt the practice questions

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Learn about opening 1NT to show a balanced hand with 16-18 hcp.

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Learn how to respond when partner opens 1NT

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What do you bid after partner responds to your 1NT opening

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Learn about showing a stromger balanced hand by opening with 2NT (20-22)

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Learn how to respond when partner opens 2NT

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Try “The notrumps Super Quiz”, learn how to play NoTrump  contracts, and attempt the practice questions

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Learn what you need to open 1C or 1D

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How to respond when partner opens 1C or 1D

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What does Opener bid now?

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Learn what Responder’s second bid is depending on what opener has bid:

  • I have a fit for opener’s second suit
  • I don’t have a fit for opener’s second suit
  • Opener has rebid 1NT
  • Opener has rebid 2NT

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have a go at these questions to see how well you have understood the lesson.

Then check your answers.

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Responder has a fit for opener’s minor

  • Responder also has a 4 card major
  • Responder has a balanced hand
  • Responder has an unbalanced hand

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Opener’s rebid after Responder has raised their minor. What do they bid now?

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Opener’s rebid after Responder bids notrumps. What do they bid now?

This lesson covers what opener bids if:

  • responder bids 1NT
  • responder bids 2NT and
  • responder bids 3NT

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have a go at these questions to see how well you have understood the lesson.

Then check your answers.

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What is an overcall? What do I need to make an overcall? Should I overcall?

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Learn what the Advancer is. What do I bid when my partner makes an overcall?

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The Advancer has support for the overcalled suit. How do they bid?

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The Advancer bids notrumps. What does it show? What does the overcaller bid now?

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The Advancer bids a new suit. What does it show? What does the overcaller bid now?

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Learn what the Advancer is. What do I bid when my partner makes an overcall?

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Try “The Overcalling Super Quiz” and have a go at the practice questions

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What is a Takeout Double?

Learn how to overcall when you don’t have a 5 card suit.

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Learn how to respond when partner overcalls with a takeout double

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Learn what to bid once the Advancer has responded to your takeout double.

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Learn how to overcall when you have a very strong hand

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“Practice” overcalling with a takeout double.

“Practice” responding to a takeout double.

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Try “The Overcalling Super Quiz” and have a go at the practice questions

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“I’d tried learning bridge before, but this is the first time it actually made sense.”
— Sue, beginner bridge player

Have fun learning bridge and giving your brain a friendly workout.

🟠 Books

Prefer Print? Here Are Some Great Options

Have fun. Learn Bridge

A 104-page A5 book with simple steps to help you learn and play bridge

Have Fun and Learn Bridge is an A5 book with 104 pages of clear, step-by-step explanations to help you learn how to play bridge from the very beginning.

The Condensed Edition

A quicker version of the full beginner’s book, perfect for review or a faster start.

This Condensed Edition is a shorter version of the original beginner’s book, offering a simpler summary of the key ideas in a smaller format.

Introduction to Bridge

A free, printable introduction to bridge basics – great for first-timers.

Introduction to Bridge is a free PDF that explains the basics in a clear, easy-to-follow format—great for first-time players.

🎯 Not sure where to begin?
Try the online course, download the free guide, or grab a book – whatever feels right for you.

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You’ve dipped your toes into the world of bridge—now it’s time to dive a little deeper. Whether you’re curious about Stayman and Transfers, want to master the mysterious world of strong 2♣ openings, or you’re ready to sharpen your skills in notrump and suit play, we’ve got you covered. Each topic is broken down into easy, practical lessons with real-life examples and clear strategies you can use straight away. Pick a topic that grabs you and keep your bridge journey rolling—you’re just getting to the good stuff.

A$25

Takeout Doubles

The complete course on takeout doubles

A$25

Stayman 1NT 16-18

Stayman after 1NT 16-18 and 2NT

Free

We are asking for aces.

Blackwood - Asking for Aces

A$25.00

Overcalls

The complete course on Overcalling

A$25.00

The 2C Game Force

The 2C Game Force opening bid

A$30

Winning NoTrump strategies

Cut the opponents off from each other

A$80

Finesse your way through bridge

Become the Queen or King of finessing

A$40

Learn how to play Notrumps

The first steps to make your NT contracts

A$30

Play the RIGHT card from dummy at trick one

Play the right card at trick one

A$60

Magic tricks at TRICK ONE

Make the right choice at trick one

A$30

Make MORE of your games

Become a MORE successful declarer 1

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 1

This is the 1st online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 2

This is the 2nd online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 3

This is the 3rd online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 4

This is the 4th online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 5

This is the 5th online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 6

This is the 6th online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 7

This is the 7th online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

You’ve learned the basics—now it’s time to fine-tune your game for duplicate bridge, where precision and partnership understanding go a long way. This next step is about adding smart, practical tools to your bidding toolbox—things like the Negative Double, which helps you describe your hand clearly when the opponents get in your way, or understanding when bidding more actually means bidding less (yes, that’s a thing!).

We’ll also look at structured raises, so you’re not just supporting partner—you’re telling them how many points you have and how high they should go. These are the kinds of conventions that don’t just sound clever—they solve real problems at the table and help you avoid those frustrating “How did we end up here?” contracts.

So if you’re ready to play with purpose, defend with clarity, and stop guessing what partner’s bid actually means, this is your moment. Dive into the lessons that’ll give your bridge a serious upgrade—without making your head spin.

A$25

Takeout Doubles

The complete course on takeout doubles

A$80

bid MORE slams, bid MORE games, make MORE contracts

Become a winning bidder

A$25.00

Overcalls

The complete course on Overcalling

A$50.00

Modern Structured Raises

Modern Day Structured Raises - Part One

A$25.00

The 2C Game Force

The 2C Game Force opening bid

A$30

Winning NoTrump strategies

Cut the opponents off from each other

A$80

Finesse your way through bridge

Become the Queen or King of finessing

A$40

Learn how to play Notrumps

The first steps to make your NT contracts

A$30

Play the RIGHT card from dummy at trick one

Play the right card at trick one

A$60

Magic tricks at TRICK ONE

Make the right choice at trick one

A$30

Make MORE of your games

Become a MORE successful declarer 1

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 1

This is the 1st online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 2

This is the 2nd online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 3

This is the 3rd online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 4

This is the 4th online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 5

This is the 5th online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 6

This is the 6th online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

A$30

Uncover the mysteries of declarer play 7

This is the 7th online course in the series "Uncover the Mysteries of Declarer Play"

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