Teaching made Fun and Easy by Richard Pavlicek

Pavlicek MethodsPerhaps the most controversial area in bridge teaching is hand evaluation or point count. Richard studied this area in great depth when he began teaching and devised a method that is both simple and accurate in giving the true value of a bridge hand. See Pavlicek Point Count for details.
Another controversy is the range of a strong notrump: 15-17 or 16-18? Richards method is to teach 16-18 to novices. After they become experienced, he recommends switching to 15-17 but not changing the responses, the idea being that 15-17 is preferable only if you play your cards well. Therefore, his Beginner/Intermediate material assumes 16-18; and his Advanced material assumes 15-17.
The Pavlicek methods also stress 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 Richards most ardent philosophies is to plan all contracts by counting winners. See Planning the Play for an insight.

The Material
| Level | Printouts | Pages | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Beginner | 113 | 166 | 870 |
| 2. Intermediate | 172 | 236 | 1461 |
| 3. Advanced Bidding | 227 | 398 | 2883 |
| 4. Advanced Play | 189 | 392 | 2102 |
| Miscellany | 38 | 136 | 154 |
| Totals | 739 | 1328 | 7470 |
Below are some samples of the actual printouts (first digit is the level 1-4). Click on the Title for the student version. Where answers exist, click on the Type for the master version. Also, clicking on the No. shows an HTML version, and Deals an RBN data file.
| No. | Title | Type | Pages | Deals | Layout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1A17 | Opening One-Bids | Exercise | 1 | 12 | Hand Evaluation |
| 1E41 | Planning the Play | Exercise | (art) 1 | 3 | Declarer Play |
| 1F01 | Bidding Review I | Practice | 1 | 4 | Deal Summary |
| 2C41 | Points To Ponder | Exercise | 1 | 12 | Eval & 2 Calls |
| 2N23 | Its Your Play! | Exercise | 1 | 9 | Declarer Play |
| 2P | Finessing Technique | Lesson | (art) 1 | 8 | Play Lesson |
| 3G53 | Match the Notrump | Exercise | (art) 1 | 12 | Matching |
| 3K29 | Weak-Two Auctions | Exercise | 1 | 12 | Bidding E-W |
| 3R | Notrump Slam Bidding | Lesson | (art) 2 | 12 | Bidding Lesson |
| 4G41 | Lead On, MacDuff | Exercise | 1 | 12 | Opening Lead |
| 4H53 | Beat Four Hearts! | Exercise | 1 | 6 | Defensive Play |
| 4K93 | When Partner Switches | Exercise | (art) 1 | 12 | Suit Query E-W |
Boxed answers are also included for each exercise. Click here for a sample.
Two booklets are included, printable by topic or as a whole. Click here for a sample.

How To Obtain
| 1. Print the Purchase Agreement. Fill out and sign. |
| 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

This material is proprietary and may not be distributed in any form.
Commercial use requires a license. Copyright © 2010 Richard Pavlicek.