Site reviews
Using Trump Suit as Transportation
As always, a clear and concise explanation of the topic. Using Shark bridge as a way to extend the information is great. Donna is always available to answer questions, no matter how basic. Here is a plug to encourage others to attend her weekday Breakfast Club sessions!
Using Trump Suit as Transportation
As always, a clear and concise explanation of the topic. Using Shark bridge as a way to extend the information is great. Donna is always available to answer questions, no matter how basic. Here is a plug to encourage others to attend her weekday Breakfast Club sessions!
Take the Defense courses
Donna's courses are all excellent and there's enough for a PHD in bridge on this site. Defense is my weakness so I review them often. I pay special attention to opening leads, and 3rd hand. Watch for the "Big Ideas". I write them down. Enjoy!
Take the Defense courses
Donna's courses are all excellent and there's enough for a PHD in bridge on this site. Defense is my weakness so I review them often. I pay special attention to opening leads, and 3rd hand. Watch for the "Big Ideas". I write them down. Enjoy!
Donna's teaching is the BEST!
Lots of people play world class bridge. So does Donna. Lots of people sell bridge lessons. So does Donna. But Donna's bridge curriculum is DIFFERENT! Her bridge lessons are based on the most modern, simulation verified methods. She has put enormous depth of thought into analyzing how to teach the game most effectively. And she is an expert on bridge psychology. Quite simply, Donna's lessons are the BEST!
Donna's teaching is the BEST!
Lots of people play world class bridge. So does Donna. Lots of people sell bridge lessons. So does Donna. But Donna's bridge curriculum is DIFFERENT! Her bridge lessons are based on the most modern, simulation verified methods. She has put enormous depth of thought into analyzing how to teach the game most effectively. And she is an expert on bridge psychology. Quite simply, Donna's lessons are the BEST!
90+ Bridge Workshops
The Play Better Bridge site has more than 90 workshop lessons that are marked with the level of difficulty. Bidding lessons, declarer play lessons, and defense lessons - Play Better Bridge has lessons on all these topics.
90+ Bridge Workshops
The Play Better Bridge site has more than 90 workshop lessons that are marked with the level of difficulty. Bidding lessons, declarer play lessons, and defense lessons - Play Better Bridge has lessons on all these topics.
WWDD: What Would Donna Do?
Sometimes I see "WWDD" or a coffee cup emoji on a BBO profile. I know they think "What Would Donna Do?" when evaluating or playing a hand. The Breakfast Club mini lessons have been a great help in developing my game.
WWDD: What Would Donna Do?
Sometimes I see "WWDD" or a coffee cup emoji on a BBO profile. I know they think "What Would Donna Do?" when evaluating or playing a hand. The Breakfast Club mini lessons have been a great help in developing my game.
All of Donna's lessons are fantastic.
I have over a 100 lessons by Donna. Every one of them has simple to follow explanations. Donna brings expert bridge plays to the average student with very interesting stories of her experience with all the top players she has come in contact with over the years. Her stories are a very interesting to hear. Her lessons have helped me greatly improved my understanding of how to play bridge.
All of Donna's lessons are fantastic.
I have over a 100 lessons by Donna. Every one of them has simple to follow explanations. Donna brings expert bridge plays to the average student with very interesting stories of her experience with all the top players she has come in contact with over the years. Her stories are a very interesting to hear. Her lessons have helped me greatly improved my understanding of how to play bridge.
Many Excellent Bridge Lessons!
The Play Better Bridge website has excellent bridge lessons for both beginners and experienced players. You can start with the beginning bridge lessons and move up to advanced topics like counting the cards. There are lessons on bidding, declarer play, and defense. Most lessons include a video lesson and notes for the lessons.
Many Excellent Bridge Lessons!
The Play Better Bridge website has excellent bridge lessons for both beginners and experienced players. You can start with the beginning bridge lessons and move up to advanced topics like counting the cards. There are lessons on bidding, declarer play, and defense. Most lessons include a video lesson and notes for the lessons.
Donna's Big Ideas
In all her lessons, videos and mini lessons, Donna always has one or two "Big Ideas." Sometimes I need to be hit with a hammer to pay attention to a critical point and this concept does it. Thanks, Donna!
Donna's Big Ideas
In all her lessons, videos and mini lessons, Donna always has one or two "Big Ideas." Sometimes I need to be hit with a hammer to pay attention to a critical point and this concept does it. Thanks, Donna!
Continue to Grow My Bridge Game
Donna's courses are very straight forward and thorough. Having the video and practice hands allows me to review the information at my convenience and reinforce my understanding. Highly recommend.
Continue to Grow My Bridge Game
Donna's courses are very straight forward and thorough. Having the video and practice hands allows me to review the information at my convenience and reinforce my understanding. Highly recommend.
Negative Doubles AAG5
"Responder's Double" Donna's lesson is Spot on! She explains the 5 types of hands that Responder can hold! Very informative and helpful. Her lessons are clear and concise.
Negative Doubles AAG5
"Responder's Double" Donna's lesson is Spot on! She explains the 5 types of hands that Responder can hold! Very informative and helpful. Her lessons are clear and concise.
Wide Range of Courses
The Play Better Bridge website has a wide range of courses. Whether you are just learning bridge or want to learn the fine points of counting the hands during the play, Donna has a course that will help you improve your bridge game! In addition to the video lesson you get a detailed handout and the ability to replay hands from the lesson.
Wide Range of Courses
The Play Better Bridge website has a wide range of courses. Whether you are just learning bridge or want to learn the fine points of counting the hands during the play, Donna has a course that will help you improve your bridge game! In addition to the video lesson you get a detailed handout and the ability to replay hands from the lesson.
Defender's Number Rules
This lesson reviews Passive vs Aggressive Leads, Number Rules of 14,17 and 19. Most important which I thought I had already learned is that, what to remember is, how was this contract level determined? Were the opponents pushed to this level or was the level attained just by the bidders alone? This is the whole CRUX of this lesson for me! Enjoy and thank you, Donna Compton!!
Defender's Number Rules
This lesson reviews Passive vs Aggressive Leads, Number Rules of 14,17 and 19. Most important which I thought I had already learned is that, what to remember is, how was this contract level determined? Were the opponents pushed to this level or was the level attained just by the bidders alone? This is the whole CRUX of this lesson for me! Enjoy and thank you, Donna Compton!!
Winning the First Trick in the Wrong Hand (on the go class)
Another great course from Donna! This course teaches the critical need to plan the hand as declarer before you play the first card. Donna's teaching skill provides a simple road map to determine your sure winners in No Trump and where the potential winners are. I recommend all classes here on Play Better Bridge as a great tool to fine-tune your bridge play.
Winning the First Trick in the Wrong Hand (on the go class)
Another great course from Donna! This course teaches the critical need to plan the hand as declarer before you play the first card. Donna's teaching skill provides a simple road map to determine your sure winners in No Trump and where the potential winners are. I recommend all classes here on Play Better Bridge as a great tool to fine-tune your bridge play.
Excellent Course for Intermediate Players
My partner and I took this course together. We’d seldom been able to reach a solid slam bid … just didn’t know how. The class was informative and easy to understand. There’s a short presentation for each session and then we were able to play six preselected hands as partners using Shark Bridge. The hands illustrate that principles introduced in the presentation. Donna provided a handout for reference and note taking during the presentations. Afterwards, my partner and I were able to replay the exact hands on Shark Bridge to further reinforce the concepts Donna had taught us. I’ve taken several of Donna’s courses over the last seven years. They have always been professionally presented in an easy to understand format, immediately useful, and quite affordable.
Excellent Course for Intermediate Players
My partner and I took this course together. We’d seldom been able to reach a solid slam bid … just didn’t know how. The class was informative and easy to understand. There’s a short presentation for each session and then we were able to play six preselected hands as partners using Shark Bridge. The hands illustrate that principles introduced in the presentation. Donna provided a handout for reference and note taking during the presentations. Afterwards, my partner and I were able to replay the exact hands on Shark Bridge to further reinforce the concepts Donna had taught us. I’ve taken several of Donna’s courses over the last seven years. They have always been professionally presented in an easy to understand format, immediately useful, and quite affordable.
Slam Bidding Tools
This video package really helped me understand the comparison of 4NT as a quantitative bid and as Blackwood. It’s jam packed with information!
Slam Bidding Tools
This video package really helped me understand the comparison of 4NT as a quantitative bid and as Blackwood. It’s jam packed with information!
winning the first trick in the wrong hand
This was a GREAT lesson! Donna was clear on the Declarer's thought process and the importance of going through out N.E.T.T. before we play to the first trick. The handouts were great so we could review the material afterwards. On this particular class, Taylor sent a link to get on Shark bridge easily, and Joaquin was in attendance to help players play the hands online and Marti helped also. 10 stars & a thanks to all involved
winning the first trick in the wrong hand
This was a GREAT lesson! Donna was clear on the Declarer's thought process and the importance of going through out N.E.T.T. before we play to the first trick. The handouts were great so we could review the material afterwards. On this particular class, Taylor sent a link to get on Shark bridge easily, and Joaquin was in attendance to help players play the hands online and Marti helped also. 10 stars & a thanks to all involved
negative doubles
I cannot recommend this video highly enough. In this video, Donna takes us beyond the simple "2 unbid suits" interpretation of the negative double. I'm amazed at the depth of versatility of this bid which allows the responder to show 5 different hand types. As usual, Donna's systematic and well thought out presentation make it all very clear.
negative doubles
I cannot recommend this video highly enough. In this video, Donna takes us beyond the simple "2 unbid suits" interpretation of the negative double. I'm amazed at the depth of versatility of this bid which allows the responder to show 5 different hand types. As usual, Donna's systematic and well thought out presentation make it all very clear.
exciting to take this bundle of classes with my new partner
Play better Bridge, got me a good partner to work with, and to improve our skills, we are taking this bundle together. I have already done the first part, and I am happy the we are learning the same way. Donna is so clear on her explanations, that this is easy for us to do together. Helpful since we do not live near each other, but close enough to go to the sectional mid way for both.
exciting to take this bundle of classes with my new partner
Play better Bridge, got me a good partner to work with, and to improve our skills, we are taking this bundle together. I have already done the first part, and I am happy the we are learning the same way. Donna is so clear on her explanations, that this is easy for us to do together. Helpful since we do not live near each other, but close enough to go to the sectional mid way for both.
winning the first trick in the wrong hand
This live lesson was very concise and useful. Great use of an hours time. Can't say enough about lessons provided by Donna.
winning the first trick in the wrong hand
This live lesson was very concise and useful. Great use of an hours time. Can't say enough about lessons provided by Donna.
Elevated my bridge game immediately
I insist that every new partner of mine take this class as it is so very useful in every single bridge game! I utilized the content immediately and it made me a more confident bridge player! Over time, my partners and I memorized the hand out it was so helpful. Donna is the best bridge teacher that I have ever had, with a humorous and logical approach to the game. She is always accessible for questions about the class and bridge in general. Would give it 10 stars if possible!
Elevated my bridge game immediately
I insist that every new partner of mine take this class as it is so very useful in every single bridge game! I utilized the content immediately and it made me a more confident bridge player! Over time, my partners and I memorized the hand out it was so helpful. Donna is the best bridge teacher that I have ever had, with a humorous and logical approach to the game. She is always accessible for questions about the class and bridge in general. Would give it 10 stars if possible!



