Wsue601 Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 This beginner took the advise given here and started joining in BIL games. Yikes...Oh, the embarrassing mistakes I'm making!!! But have received only patience and friendliness at BIL. Yesterday I was deaf to partner's transfer after my 1NT bid, remained confused thru the whole bidding, and stuck my partner with a really nasty mess. And not one frustrated word from partner! I announce myself as a beginner when I sit. And after two or three hands I leave, feeling I've tortured my partner long enough. I assume it's a big no-no to ask a partner the meaning of a bid during the auction, right? I must say, being able to review the session via vugraph movie is a fantastic learning tool--that's when I realized partner's transfer. Just hope I'll learn quickly before folks avoid me like the plague <_< Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 This is very nice to read, I'm glad that you are enjoying the BIL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke warm Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 I assume it's a big no-no to ask a partner the meaning of a bid during the auction, right?not necessarily... it depends on who you're playing with... at a lot of the tables i plsy at, we allow discussion (some) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceptic Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Sue, glad you are enjoying BIL, I think you will find that is what Maureen created it for :P Just stick in there and don't quit after 2-3 hands, sit longer and get to know some of the people in BIL they are very nice and you will improve as you play more. I think in BIL it is totally acceptable to ask ur partner what a bid means if you don't know, during an auction. I know some excellent players that announce this as you sit down at a table in the main lounge, if you dont know then ask :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_Marlowe Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 I announce myself as a beginner when I sit. And after two or three hands I leave, feeling I've tortured my partner long enough. I assume it's a big no-no to ask a partner the meaning of a bid during the auction, right? Hi, personnally I would have more a problem with your leaving after 2-3 hands, because I am usually looking for a stable table. In other words: Ask the opponents, if they allow a questionto partner, and if they allow it, just ask. Marlowe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverC Posted March 12, 2006 Report Share Posted March 12, 2006 Hi All, BIL is for Beginners & Intermediate Players. It's for people who want to learn bridge or to improve their existing skills. I've never kibbed or played in a table in BIL where anyone would have objected to discussion between partners during the hand. Heck - you'll find a lot of tables out in the Main Club where the players wouldn't object to that. Tourneys - different matter entirely, of course, but everywhere else, most people are playing for enjoyment, not the Town Hall clock. Glad you're enjoying BIL, Sue - stick at it and don't be afraid to ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcLight Posted March 13, 2006 Report Share Posted March 13, 2006 Sue,Not only is it usually ok to ask about bids in BIL, if I think the opps misunderstood their bids (depending on their level) I'll ask for an Undo and point it out. Common miscommunications- missed transfers- unknown conventions (what does 4 Clubs in response to 1 Heart mean, a powerful Club suit? No a stiff. Oh...) What you might try doing is writing down glaring mistakes that you make and reviewing that material so it doesn't happen again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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