We often lead a new suit in the middle of defending a hand. Here we discuss how to do that and how partner should interpret the card that we play.
Read More(270) Responder's Systems After a 1NT Overcall
Here we look at systems designed to help us deal with the opponent’s 1NT overcall.
Read More(268) 3M-1 Mixed Raise
The mixed raise is a valued tool, especially in competitive auctions. Here we look at how we can use the bid just under our preemptive raise to show this hand.
Read More(257) Reverse Flannery
Reverse Flannery is a good approach for using a 2-level jump shift by Responder to deal with some problem Major suit hands.
Read More(251) Opening Leads - Jack Denies, Coded 10s and 9s
The leading agreements “Jack Denies” and “Coded 10s and 9s” are important to understand even if you do not play them!
Read More(229) Meckstroth Advances
Here we look at how Meckstroth Advances help partner explore a variety of games or even slam after we make a Michaels cuebid.
Read More(228) Preempt Keycard
This week we look at a tool for Responder to use for exploring slam after partner opens the bidding with a 2-level or 3-level preempt.
Read More(225) 3S Minor Suit Slam Try after 2NT Opening
Here we look about how Responder can use 3S to explore for a minor suit slam after Opener begins the auction with a 2NT opening bid or similar situation.
Read More(224) Responding After a Penalty Double of a 1NT Opening
When an opponent doubles partner's 1NT opening for penalty, we need a way to correct the contract. Here we look at XX runouts and other more sophisticated options.
Read More(218) Advanced Bidding: Advanced Ogust
There are many different ways to structure your 2NT "Ogust" type rebids by 2-level preemptor. Here we look at the options and help you choose the method that best fits with your preempting style.
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