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Bridge Teaching Material

by Richard Pavlicek

Richard Pavlicek has taught bridge since 1972, over which time he has created and refined a huge resource to teach students of all levels. All material is handsomely typeset and available by license only to competent bridge teachers. If this might interest you, read on.

Alert! If your teaching interest is casual, check out this free Beginner Teaching package.

Pavlicek Methods

Before outlining the material, it would be wise to explain the methods. The general approach is Standard American, including strong notrumps, five-card majors and weak two-bids. For an insight, including some controversial issues, read Bidding Philosophy. Another matter of controversy is point count, which Richard studied in great depth to devise a method that is both accurate and simple. See Hand Evaluation.

The Pavlicek methods also emphasize the importance of accurate card play, both as declarer and defender. Bidding ideas may change over time, but card play will always be the same. Learning the right way will benefit you for life. One of Richard’s most ardent philosophies is to plan all contracts by counting winners. Read Planning the Play for an insight.

The Material

Bridge teaching material consists of 723 works, comprising 1339 pages and 7546 deals, all professionally typeset for exact printing on any printer. Over 200 works also have cartoon artwork to add humor to the teaching process. Material is divided into four levels, plus miscellany relevant to all. Clicking on each link in the table below will show a complete index of all works.

Level	Works	Pages	Deals
1. Beginner	95	173	902
2. Intermediate	175	239	1470
3. Advanced Bidding	230	401	2921
4. Advanced Play	189	393	2104
Miscellany	34	133	149
Cross-reference by Lessons Exercises Practice

Works are prepared in six formats: PDF master version, PDF quiz version (answers blank), HTML (colorful browser viewing), RBN (Richard's Bridge Notation), PBN (Portable Bridge Notation) and LIN (Bridge Base Online) — the last two only for works containing full deals.

Sample Works

The above index shows what is included but does not show the actual works. A small sampling (15 works) is shown below. Click on the Title for the PDF master, Type for PDF quiz, or Layout for HTML. For data formats click on Number for RBN, Pages for PBN, or Deals for LIN.

Number	Title	Type	Layout	Pages	Deals
1A17	Opening One-Bids	Exercise	Opening bid	1	12
1E41	Planning the Play	Exercise	Declarer play 3	1	3
1F01	Bidding Review I	Practice	Deal summary	2	8
1T41	Point Count, Suit Responses	Lesson/quiz	Eval & 1 call	6	12
2C41	Points To Ponder	Exercise	Eval & 2 calls	1	12
2N23	It’s Your Play!	Exercise	Declarer play 9	1	9
2P00	Finessing Technique	Lesson	Play lesson	1	8
3G82	Doubled In Spades	Exercise	Bridge movie	1	1
3K29	Weak-Two Auctions	Exercise	Bidding E-W	1	12
3R00	Notrump Slam Bidding	Lesson	Bidding lesson	2	13
4G41	Lead On, MacDuff	Exercise	Opening lead	1	12
4H53	Beat Four Hearts!	Exercise	Defensive play 6	1	6
4K93	When Partner Switches	Exercise	Suit query E-W	1	12
4W93	I’ve Got You Covered!	Exercise	Second hand E-W	2	12
6C47	Fun with Squeezes	Exercise	Declarer play 6	1	6

Works with a tinted background have cartoon artwork

How To Obtain

Bridge teaching material by Richard Pavlicek is licensed for a one-time fee of $1500, which allows lifetime commercial use in your bridge teaching. Some restrictions apply (see Purchase Agreement). To order:

1. Print the Purchase Agreement. Fill it out and sign it.

2. Include your check for $1500.00 payable to Richard Pavlicek.

3. Mail to: Richard Pavlicek, 1050 NW 21 Street, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311.

Upon receipt of your check and signed agreement, Richard will e-mail you instructions to download the material. For further information e-mail: richard@rpbridge.net

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