This week we attempt to answer a basic question: What is a Stopper? We'll see how we can use this information to help us know when to bid Notrump.
(116) Constructive Bidding Opposite 3rd Hand Openings: Cuebid as Limit Raise+ by a Passed Hand
(113) More Competitive Bidding: Balancing by Responder
(111) More Competitive Bidding: Leaping Michaels
(110) More Competitive Bidding: Overcalls by Level
(96) Advanced Bidding Topics - Fit Showing Jumps
(91) Competitive Bidding: Dealing with 3- and 4-level Preempts
(90) Competitive Bidding: Responding to 3- and 4-level Preempts
(89) Competitive Bidding - Lebensohl vs. Weak Two Bids
(88) Competitive Bidding - Responding to Preempts
When partner preempts the bidding they are hoping to catch the opponents with the best hands. But sometimes it will be our side that has most of the values. This week we examine how to respond to partner's Weak Two Bid when they have taken away our valuable bidding space and how we try to survive the auction!