Peter Hollands
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Peter discusses five conventions he considers especially useful, explaining the problems they solve, when they apply, and how they work.

A useful companion to the video above. Peter looks at popular conventions that players frequently misunderstand or use in inappropriate situations.

A clear explanation of the Michaels Cue Bid: when it applies, what types of hands should use it, and how responder continues the auction.

Peter explains Two-Way Checkback after opener rebids 1NT, including how the convention distinguishes invitational from game-forcing auctions.

An introduction to control-showing cue bids for slam exploration and the distinction between first- and second-round controls.

Peter examines the different meanings of redouble and how the auction determines whether a redouble is for strength, rescue, or another conventional purpose.

A discussion of methods for determining the quality of partner's trump holding when considering higher-level contracts.

An excellent discussion of why high-card points alone don't determine the strength of a bridge hand. Peter considers shape, controls, fit and other factors that affect a hand's true value.

Peter discusses the judgment involved in preemptive bidding and the factors that should determine how aggressively you compete.

A discussion of the judgment involved in deciding when a penalty or competitive double is appropriate rather than simply bidding on or passing.

Peter discusses recognizing when a hand really warrants slam exploration and when enthusiasm for slam is likely to get the partnership too high.

A lesson about bidding judgment and recognizing when apparently promising values justify further bidding — and when they don't.

Peter discusses judgment in extended competitive auctions and the difficult decision of when to bid again and when to stop.

Peter examines the judgment and techniques needed when both partnerships are bidding, including deciding whether to compete further, defend, or double.

A discussion of doubles in competitive auctions and how they can help describe support and allow the partnership to find its best contract.

Peter explains psychic bids — what they are, why players use them, the risks involved, and the bridge principles surrounding them.

"Draw trumps" is one of the first rules players learn. Peter explains the important situations in which declarer should postpone drawing trumps or not draw them at all.

Peter examines how different card combinations should be played and why the technically correct play can depend upon the information available.

A lesson on card reading — using the bidding and play to work out how the unseen cards are distributed.

Peter explains techniques for determining which opponent is more likely to hold an important missing honor rather than simply guessing.

A discussion of deception at the bridge table — when concealing the true nature of your holding can cause the opponents to make the wrong decision.

Peter discusses techniques for preventing the opponents from obtaining an accurate picture of declarer's distribution and strength.

One of Peter's most useful general instructional videos. He explains the thought process he uses while playing and how stronger players organize the information available to them.

Peter discusses ways established partnerships can improve their results through better agreements, communication and preparation rather than simply adding more conventions.

Peter discusses the bidding methods and treatments he prefers and, more importantly, the reasoning behind those choices.