Basic Notrump Play in Bridge | Rule of Seven, Hold-Up Play, and Entries

In this lesson from the Declarer Play playlist, we cover the foundations of basic notrump play in bridge. You’ll learn how to count top winners, develop extra tricks, preserve entries, use the hold-up play, identify the dangerous opponent, judge whether you have one stopper or two, and understand when the Rule of Seven applies — and when it does not. This video walks through practical example hands step by step, with clear explanations designed to help you use these ideas at the table. Topics covered: • Top winners vs. establishable winners • Attacking the right suit • Entries and timing • The hold-up play • The Rule of Seven • One stopper or two? • When not to follow the Rule of Seven blindly #bridge #duplicatebridge #contractbridge #bridgebidding #bridgepractice