TWiB Lesson #378 (1 of 8)
When partner opens the bidding with a Major, if we have a fit for their suit we have accomplished our goal of locating a Major suit fit. We need a lot of ways to show partner this fit.
Raising Partner's Suit: Majors
Raising Partner's Suit: Minors
TWiB Lesson #379 (2 of 8)
Here we look at raising partner’s minor suit opening, including the modern style of Inverted Minors. (Video Coming Soon)
Raising Partner's Suit: Direct Overcalls
TWiB Lesson #380 (3 of 8)
When partner makes a simple overcall in the direct seat then as Advancer we have a variety of ways to raise their suit. Here we look at our options. (Video Coming Soon)
Raising Partner's Suit: Sandwich Seat Overcalls
TWiB Lesson #381 (4 of 8)
When partner bids in the sandwich seat we have some more complexity about the ways we can raise partner. Here we look at these options. (Video Coming Soon)
Raising Partner's Suit: Balancing Seat Overcalls
TWiB Lesson #382 (5 of 8)
When LHO opens the bidding and the auction passes around to partner they may balance back into the bidding. Once they do so, we need to know our options for how to raise their suit. Here we see how! (Video Coming Soon)
Raising Partner's Suit: Responder's Suit
TWiB Lesson #383 (6 of 8)
When we open the bidding with a suit and partner responders in a new suit, usually looking for a Major suit fit, then we need to have a variety of ways of raising their suit. Here we look at those options. (Video Coming Soon)
Raising Partner's Suit: Advancer's Suit
TWiB Lesson #384 (7 of 8)
When we interfere in the bidding and our partner (the Advancer) bids a new suit then when we have a fit we need to know our options for how to support them. We look at those options here. (Video Coming Soon)
Raising Partner's Suit: Opener's 2nd Suit
TWiB Lesson #385 (8 of 8)
When Opener bids two suits and we have a fit for their second suit we need to know our options for how to raise that suit. Here we look at those options. (Video Coming Soon)
2/1 Game Forcing: Responses
TWiB Lesson #369 (1 of 9)
The modern system of responding to our partner’s opening bids is 2 over 1 Game Forcing. Let’s look at the fundamentals of how we make these responses and what they promise.
2/1 Game Forcing: 1D - 2C Auctions
TWiB Lesson #370 (2 of 9)
This week we look at one of my least favorite auctions in all of bridge, the minor suit 2/1 GF auction.
2/1 Game Forcing: Opener's Rebids
TWiB Lesson #371 (3 of 9)
After a 2/1 GF bid is made by Responder, Opener has to make a rebid. These rebid agreements are vital to continuing the auction and determining the best final contract.
2/1 Game Forcing: Responder's Rebids
TWiB Lesson #372 (4 of 9)
One of the most important bids in a 2/1 GF auction is the 4th bid, the Responder’s Rebid. Here we look at Responder’s options.
2/1 Game Forcing: Responding to 1-Major with Non-GF Values
TWiB Lesson #373 (5 of 9)
When partner opens the bidding with 1-Major and we have less than game forcing values here we look at our options for how to respond.
2/1 Game Forcing: Opener's Rebids after 1NT Semi-Forcing
TWiB Lesson #374 (6 of 9)
When Responder uses 1NT Semi-Forcing then Opener must select their rebid to describe their hand. Make sure you know how to do that.
2/1 Game Forcing: Responder's Rebids after 1NT Semi-Forcing
TWiB Lesson #375 (7 of 9)
When Responder starts with 1NT Semi-Forcing then they need to use their second bid to further describe their hand, in both shape and strength.
2/1 Game Forcing: Opener's 3rd Bid with 2-suited Hands
TWiB Lesson #376 (8 of 9)
When we have a hand that is almost strong enough to make a jump shift, but not quite, we make a 2nd bid that is non-forcing and then make a 3rd call to show our extra values. (Video Coming Soon)
2/1 Game Forcing: Slam Bidding
TWiB Lesson #377 (9 of 9)
When we are in a 2/1 GF auctions then we have a variety of extremely useful slam bidding tools. Here we look at what these options are and how to best use them. (Video Coming Soon)
Responder's Rebids: After Opener's NT Rebid
TWiB Lesson #360 (1 of 9)
This week we look at how we continue thee bidding with after Opener shows a balance hand by rebidding NT. This includes corrective bids, invitational ones, and game forcing ones.
Responder's Rebids: Opposite Opener's 1-Suited Rebid
TWiB Lesson #361 (2 of 9)
Here we look at how Responder continues the auction after Opener starts the bidding with 1-suit and rebids that same suit.
Responder's Rebids: After Opener's 2-Suited Rebid
TWiB Lesson #362 (3 of 9)
Here we look at how the Responder continues the bidding when Opener shows a 2-suited hand.