I learned party bridge as a teenager and read newspaper columns during college and working years. Didn't start playing duplicate until 2009. As a language enthusiast, I was fascinated by the possibilities of bidding. In fact, I made up my own bidding system and played it with a partner for about a year, until I was asked to become a director and found out some of my system was illegal. Oops! Don't worry. We didn't beat many people, and the only complaints we got were that we weren't alerting enough.
Small Club manager in Eastern West Virginia, about 80 miles from Wash DC
I direct regularly at two local clubs and sub at others nearby.
I think the key to becoming a better player is to study the game and play the game in an equal ratio.
Words of wisdom - Practice doesn't make you perfect. It makes you efficient. What you learn wrong, through practice, you will repeat faster with less thought.
Benefits include:
Plus... it's free!