I began playing bridge in January by enrolling in a class using Audrey Grant's Better Bridge Series. I have been through Bridge Basics 1: An Introduction and Bridge Basics 2: Competitive Bidding. I will begin a class using Bridge Basics 3: Popular Conventions in August. In May I began playing twice a month in an ACBL sanctioned 99er game at my local bridge center. I find that I can read and study the books, but the minute I sit down at a table with three other players (real people at the bridge club or BBO robots), I forget everything I thought I knew. I expressed this concern to my bridge teacher who told me that the best way to build confidence is to play a lot of bridge. I'd like to find a partner who would be willing to work with me to help me better understand what I am doing and why I am doing it. My learning style is to perform a task a number of times until I can explain it to someone else. That way I know I've got it. I love this game and am serious about learning to play it well. If there is anyone out there who might be willing to help me, I would be most grateful. Thanks for your help.
