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Again, can't bid NT, pard?
#2
Posted 2015-March-14, 18:58
Bbradley62, on 2015-March-14, 16:05, said:
I guess North's spades aren't good enough to bid NT over 2♥?
Rebidding 2nt should show weaker hand ( maybe with less than 9hcp (not TPs)).
Rebidding 3♦ should show stronger hand with 9+hcp and values in it.
For this hand,I think Gib maybe too aggressive only with 7hcp in the balanced hand,3♦ is a incorrect auction.
#3
Posted 2015-March-15, 09:46
lycier, again you are confusing reverse auction with jump shift auction, which are not treated the same way in standard american bidding. 3♦ is wrong because of the distribution and spade holding, not because of HCP strength. 3♦ need not promise more than the original 5-6+ HCP, but should typically have six diamonds.
Opener has forced to game with 19+, it is not a reverse auction with a lower requirement for opener's strong bid. Without a need to stop short of game with responder's weaker hands, responder is free to simply bid naturally to reach the right game. Opener shouldn't assume more than 6+ hcp and will bid accordingly. If responder has a stronger hand, 10+ or so, or with the right shape to warrant it, he will cue bid or take some other strong action after strain is settled, possibly bidding on after opener's game signoff.
Opener has forced to game with 19+, it is not a reverse auction with a lower requirement for opener's strong bid. Without a need to stop short of game with responder's weaker hands, responder is free to simply bid naturally to reach the right game. Opener shouldn't assume more than 6+ hcp and will bid accordingly. If responder has a stronger hand, 10+ or so, or with the right shape to warrant it, he will cue bid or take some other strong action after strain is settled, possibly bidding on after opener's game signoff.
#4
Posted 2015-March-17, 14:27
I think that Stephen doesn't agree with your side points Lycier, but I certainly do expect that he, like myself, would prefer a 2NT rebid from GIB.
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