Play bridge online with these free practice hands for new players.
The hands are the ones used in classes throughout New Zealand where the bidding system is Acol.
1. Mini Bridge Hands.
If you're playing as defender just pass when it's your turn to bid.
Defend with Partner on Lead
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
2. More Mini Bridge Hands.
If you're playing as defender just pass when it's your turn to bid.
Defend with Partner on Lead
1 2 5 7
3. 1NT Opening and Responses
Defend with Partner on Lead
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
4. 1-Suit Opening and Raises
Defend with Partner on Lead
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
5. New Suit and 1NT Responses to 1-Suit Opening.
Defend with Partner on Lead
1 2 3 6 8
6. Opener’s NT Rebids on balanced 15-19 HCP hands and Responder’s Rebids.
Defend with Partner on Lead
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
7. Unbalanced Openings and Rebids
Defend with Partner on Lead
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
8. Responder’s Rebids and Finalising the Auction
Defend with Partner on Lead
1 2 4 5 6 7 8
9. Overcalls
Play as Overcallers Partner
2 5 6 8
10. Doubles
Partner makes a Take Out Double
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
11. Pre-empts
Defend with Partner on Lead
1 2 3 5 Partner makes a Take Out Double
4 6 7
12. Strong 2NT and 2C Openings and Responses
Defend with Partner on Lead
1 2 3 4 6 7 8
Use the shape machine to practice quickly recognising hand shapes.
Shape Machine
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