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Live Online Class October 2 and 9 Fridays at 3:30PM - 5:00PM Eastern Time Following class, recordings and notes will be available. Overcalling is one of the most important skills in bridge. When the opponents open the bidding, the non-opening side faces a critical decision: when and how to enter the auction. Done well, overcalling allows your partnership to compete effectively for part scores, find games, and occasionally even uncover slam. Done poorly, it leads to bad scores, poor fits, and missed opportunities. There is a genuine art to overcalling — and this class is designed to make your overcalls clearer, stronger, and more precise. Many players overcall ideas do not align with the modern game. This class will fix that by giving you and your partner a complete, well-defined set of agreements for competing in the auction after the opponents open. In this interactive online class, Corey Krantz and Sylwia McNamara will teach you the full framework for overcalling at the one and two level. We will cover the point ranges and suit qualities necessary for effective overcalling, when it is correct to enter the auction with a lighter hand, and how getting into the auction early. Accurate overcalling gives your side a significant competitive advantage, and makes you a feared opponent. We will cover the important distinctions between a weak jump overcall and a weak two bid — two bids while similar have different meanings and tactical uses. One of the most important and often overlooked parts when learning overcalling is how to Advance and advancers rules. We will define the rules for advancing an overcall in a way that is logical, clear, and genuinely exciting. Once you see the framework, you will want to put it to use immediately. Your class link will be provided in your confirmation. Classes are part of the Elevate Your Bridge Game series. Play Bridge at Sea™ https://www.playbridgeatsea.com