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This is an expansion of the old rule known as the Rule of 2 and 3. It applies when deciding whether to preempt, and if so, how high. Basically it means that you can overbid by four tricks at favorable vulnerability, by three tricks at equal vulnerability and by two tricks at unfavorable vulnerability. Rule of 4 and 4.
This book is intended for complete beginners to learn bridge. It is assumed that you already know the rules of bridge, but nothing else. This book covers the basics of bidding and declarer play. Defensive cardplay is largely omitted because it is a more complicated topic than declarer play.
The rules have been changed in 2017 to decrease the severity of penalty for an insufficient bid or call out of rotation by allowing the use of a Comparable Call.
There are several Bridge conventions whose names include numbers, so-called “Rules” that are mathematically or number-based that assist the Bridge Player in the bidding or in the play of the hand. Using them can be productive and should be tried when appropriate. They include the following:
A “Rule” in bridge is a guide to help with your bidding and play of a bridge hand. A rule is automatic when applied but as always is just a guide to bidding and play.
As a non-SAYC alternative, the Lebensohl convention can be used to show a variety of hand types if the opponents double or overcall through 2. In contract bridge, a modern 1NT opening shows a strong balanced hand with 15-17 high card points.
Follow these rules, cooperate with your partner, and find a good contract fast and easy.
