Defensive Signals & Leads is the first book in a series of publications designed for the student of bridge. This book is designed to elaborate, explain, and improve the defensive agreements and understandings that a player and partnership has during the defense of a bridge hand. It teaches all of the common defensive methods, and more importantly, how to properly implement each method. You will learn how to properly use attitude, count and suit-preference signals as well as how and when each of the signals change depending on which card the declarer plays or calls for, information learned from the auction, or what the dummy holds. Defense is half the game. You cannot be a successful bridge player without a sound understanding of defensive leads and signaling principles.

This is a complete guide to understanding the concept and application of standard defensive communications during the bridge game. It teaches what each lead and signal means, how they are applied and how each situation can change.

The author begins this thorough discussion of a neglected but vital topic by examining the real purpose of defensive signalling, and the basic kinds of signals that are available. He goes on to recommend a comprehensive set of signalling agreements, and analyzes more complex situations in the light of these agreements. Most of the chapters are followed by a quiz, and the answer to each signalling problem includes a full 52-card diagram to demonstrate the effectiveness of the recommended signal. The book finishes with a chapter that looks at the signalling methods of eight world-class pairs, with examples of their methods in action. A book any player who is looking to improve will want to read.

This is the book for Intermediate-Advanced Partnerships wishing to bring their game to the next level. It provides a solid defensive system of Leads and Signal that is easy to understand and apply. Incorporating this defensive foundation into your partnership will pay many dividends. Rather than coping with a hodgepodge of different gadgets and gimmicks, you will find yourself cruising on the same wavelength as partner by using this suggested system.

"This book covers standard signaling methods on defense: attitude, count, suit preference, trump suit signals and Smith Echo. It also recommends adoption of a system of honor-card leads that allows a defender to ask his partner specifically to signal either attitude or count, depending on what the opening leader feels will provide more important information."--Back cover

Defensive Communications is written for the beginner through the intermediate bridge skill level that wants to learn how to communicate and think like the pros during the defense! It is split into two sections, Basics and Advanced, so the reader can go at their own pace, adding more and more to their defensive arsenal as they progress as a Bridge player. The fundamentals presented in this book are a must for EVERY Bridge player.