Should I Play or Should I Go? is a four-part mini-series about rudeness, rejection and confidence at the bridge table, created, produced and hosted by Catherine Harris.
In episode 3, Australian bridge champion, Olympian and sports psychology author Kim Frazer joins Catherine to talk about confidence, self-talk and performing under pressure. They discuss playing against stronger opponents, learning to focus on what went right as well as what went wrong, setting realistic goals, dealing with disappointment, and what to do when somebody else’s judgment gets stuck in your head.
Plus, other bridge players share some memorable encounters of their own. Thanks to Dick Kassar, Lucy Zhang, Barbara Raynor and James Southern.
Kim is the author of Gaining the Mental Edge at Bridge. The book offers simple, practical techniques to improve your mental approach to the game, allowing you to enjoy your time at the bridge table even more.
Here are a few resources on keeping bridge enjoyable for everyone:
World Bridge Federation: Laws of Duplicate Bridge
Larry Cohen: 21 Rules of Being a Good Partner
Karen Walker: Table Feel: A thoughtful look at the subtler side of behaviour at the bridge table.
BridgeBum: Bridge Table Manners & Etiquette
Next week: American bridge legend, Larry Cohen.
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