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.

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.

A detailed discussion of signals, leads, matchpoints, defensive conventions and protecting partner.

Defense is the hardest part of playing bridge, but that doesn't mean that it's impossible to learn. The authors explain how to make a plan as a defender: how to work out from the auction and play what declarer probably has, and which of the strategies available to defenders is likely to be successful.