tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539769009808917053.post3929156864961057652..comments2023-10-04T11:43:14.036-05:00Comments on Mishaps at the Bridge Table: Estimating poorlyLakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177723973206020679noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6539769009808917053.post-88949380293615619062014-05-06T22:19:49.546-05:002014-05-06T22:19:49.546-05:00I don't bother estimating anymore for two reas...I don't bother estimating anymore for two reasons. One, it is too inaccurate. For everyone hand estimate correctly, there are two that are total guesses due to leads, systems, and the uncertainty of unusual contracts. Two, that information doesn't seem to be of any value. Are you really going to go for broke on the last hand because you are looking at a 60% game and want to get over the top? You could just as easily be torpedoing yourself.<br /><br />I think the best strategy is saving your mental energy for the bidding and play. Even after the fact with the hand records estimating is a guessing game. When I evaluate my play, all I really care about is whether I am comfortable with my bidding and play and whether there are bidding sequences I want to discuss with my partner.Slarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11473385549812836620noreply@blogger.com