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Short Deck

Grade 2

2 units · 6 lessons · 2 practice sets

Start lesson 1 →Grade challenge

Unit 1Ladder first, always

Lessons

  1. 1.Confirm flush vs boat
  2. 2.Ante plan ≠ spew plan
  3. 3.Respect pair frequency

Then practise

SD ladder practiceStart →

Unit 2Exploit the room

Lessons

  1. 1.Value the top of tonight's ladder
  2. 2.Note who knows the rules
  3. 3.Write the short deck decision before you play

Then practise

SD exploit practiceStart →
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