{"id":3713,"date":"2014-01-08T15:45:20","date_gmt":"2014-01-08T23:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bridgehands.com\/bridgeblog\/?p=3713"},"modified":"2020-06-05T08:19:06","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T16:19:06","slug":"survey-for-advanced-lesson-14-rebids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bridgehands.com\/bridgeblog\/?p=3713","title":{"rendered":"SURVEY for Advanced Lesson 14 – Rebids"},"content":{"rendered":"

Greetings Bridge Friends!<\/p>\n

We will be producing Advanced Lesson #14, “Rebids, Part 1” shortly  In the interim, we welcome your responses to the attached survey\/questionnaire.  Good luck and happy hunting!<\/p>\n

Click here to begin the slam bidding survey.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

FYI – below is a copy of the survey questions and possible responses (click the above link to take the actual survey).<\/p>\n

In our upcoming Advanced Video Lesson #14 in addition to our commentary including an assortment of hands to bid and play (with animation), we will share everyone’s consolidated survey results along with our feedback.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
1.<\/td>\n\n
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1H – 2H;
\n2N…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Opener has invitational + values, non-forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Opener has invitational + values, forcing one round<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Opener has invitational + values, game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Opener is making a signoff bid<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
2.<\/td>\n\n
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1H – 2H;
\n2S – 2N;<\/p>\n

…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Responder has interest in game, forcing bid, probably with a flat hand inviting 3N<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Responder has interest in game, forcing to 3 Hearts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Responder has some interest in game, non-forcing bid<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Responder is making a conventional, alertable bid according to your methods<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
3.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1H – 2H;<\/p>\n

2S – 3S;<\/p>\n

…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Responder has 4=3 in majors, asking opener to bid 4H or 3N without 4 Spades<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Responder has 4=3 in majors, forcing 1 round & inviting 3N or 4H<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Responder has 4=3 in majors, signing off in 3S<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Conventional alertable bid by responder according to your methods<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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4.<\/td>\n\n
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1H – (1S) – 2S…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Obstructive\/signoff bid, forcing opener to signoff in 3H<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Mild game invite with 6-9 points and 2 Cover Cards<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Invitational + game invite with 9+ points and 2.5 + Cover Cards<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Inviational + 3N game invite with a stopper in Spades<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
All purpose cuebid – either #3 or #4<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
5.<\/td>\n\n
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1H – (1S) – 3S…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Cuebid showing Heart game+ support & Spade shortness, 3.5 + Cover Cards<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Western cuebid with 1\/2 stopper in Spades, asking opener to bid 3N with 1\/2 stopper, otherwise bid 4H<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Western cuebid with 1+ stopper in Spades, asking opener to bid 3N or 4H<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Conventional alertable bid based on partnership agreements (highly unusual methods)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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6.<\/td>\n\n
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1C – (X) – 2D…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Responder’s Jump Shift is strong (16+ points)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Responder’s Jump Shift is weak and preemptive (less than 6 points)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Conventional bid, partnership agreement required<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
7.<\/td>\n\n
1H – (X) – 2D…<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2D is 1 round forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2D is game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2D is to play, a signoff bed<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2D is an artificial conventional bed<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
8.<\/td>\n\n
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1D – 1S;<\/p>\n

1N – 2H…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is non-forcing, showing 5=4+ in the majors<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is forcing 1 round<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
9.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1D – 1S;<\/p>\n

2D – 2H…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is non-forcing, showing 5-4+ in the majors<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is forcing 1 round<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
10.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1D – 1S;<\/p>\n

1N – 3H…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3H is non-forcing, showing 5=4+ in the majors<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3H is forcing 1 round<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3H is game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3H is dependent on other methods (New Minor Forcing, Checkback, etc)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
11.<\/td>\n\n
1D – 1S;
\n2C – 2H…
\n(consider multiple selections if applicable)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is non-forcing,showing 5=4+ in the majors<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is forcing 1 round<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is natural, showing Hearts with no interest in 3N contract<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is artificial, without promising any Hearts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
12.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1C – 1D;
\n1H – 2S;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2S is natural, non-forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2S is artificial, forcing 1 round<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2S is natural, forcing 1 round<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2S is natural, game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2S is artificial, game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
13.<\/td>\n\n
\n

(P) – P – (P) – 2H…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is preemptive, weak and obstructive<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H shows opening values, little\/no outside defensive tricks on other suits<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H shows opening values, good 5+ card suit and 2+ defensive tricks on other suits<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
14.<\/td>\n\n
\n

P – 1D;
\n2H…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is weak, obstructive and preemptive<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H shows opening values, little\/no outside defensive tricks in other suits<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H shows a good 5+ card suit and 2+ defensive tricks in outside suits<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is an artifical, conventional bid<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
15.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – 3D; …<\/p>\n

(Choose your favorite method with various partners)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3D is weak, premptive and “to play”<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3D shows a good 5-6 card suit, invitating opener to bid 3N with extra or pass to play<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3D shows 5-5 in the minors, forcing to 3N or 5 of a minor suit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3D is an artificial, conventional bid<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
16.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – 2C;
\n2D – 2H…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is natural, forcing 1 round<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is natural, game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H show 4=5 in majors, asking opener to pass or correct<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is an artificial, conventional bid<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
17.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – 2C;
\n2D – 3C…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3C shows a weak hand, to play<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3C shows a strong hand wanting to explore slam in Clubs, at least forcing to 3N<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3C is an artificial, conventional bid<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
18.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – (P) – 2D- (X);
\n2H …<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Promises 3+ Hearts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Promises 17 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Promises 3+ Hearts and a good 16 or 17 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Opener must always accept transfer, opponent interference or not<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
19.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – (P) – 2H – (X);<\/p>\n

XX…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Lacks 3 Spades, any 15 point hand<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Lacks 3 Spades, any 17 point hand<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Lacks 3 Spades, good Heart honors and suit length<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
20.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – (P) – 2D – (any);<\/p>\n

3H…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Promises 5 Hearts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Promises 4 Hearts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Promises 4 Hearts and good 16 or 17 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Promises 4 Hearts, good 16 or 17 points but lacking a side-suit doubleton<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
21.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – 2C;<\/p>\n

2H – 4C…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4C promises great hand, Heart support and is a splinter bid showing Club shortness<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4C is an Ace-asking Gerber bid, no trump agreement<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4C is an Ace-asking Gerber bid, agreeing Hearts will be trump<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
22.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – 2C;<\/p>\n

2H – 4N…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4N is an Ace-asking bid, no trump agreement<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4N is an Ace-askig bid, agreeing Hearts will be trump<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4N is a “quantitative” bid, with a minimum opener passes<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4N is a “quantitative” bid, with a minimum opener corrects to 5H<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
23.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – 4D;<\/p>\n

4H – 4N…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4N is non-forcing and “quantitative,” opener corrects to 5H with 3+ Hearts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4N is Ace-asking<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4N begins a cuebid sequence, opener shows Aces up the line<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
24.<\/td>\n\n
\n

Assuming partners also play Texas Transfers:<\/p>\n

1N – 2D;<\/p>\n

2H – 4N…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4N is non-forcing, “quantitative,” opener corrects to 5H with 3+ Hearts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4N is non-forcing, “quantative,” opener may Pass, bid 5H, bid 6H or 6N with extras<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4N is Ace-asking<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4N begins a cuebid sequence, opener shows Aces up the line<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
25.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – (X) – P – (P);<\/p>\n

2C<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Opner is making a Stayman bid, Responder bids a 4 card major or 2D w\/o support<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Opener is bidding 4 card suit up the line, prepared to rebid without a fit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Opener has a 5 card Club suit or very good 4 card Club suit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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26.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1.) 1N – (2C) – X…<\/p>\n

2.) 1N – (X) – 2C…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1 is for penalty, 2 is Stayman<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1 is for penalty, 2 is for penalty<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1 is for Stayman, 2 is for Stayman<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1 is for Stayman, 2 is a natural sign off<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
27.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – (X) – 2H…<\/p>\n

(Select your favorite partnership method)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is to play, non-forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is natual and invitational to game<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is natural and game-forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2H is a transfer to Spades<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
28.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1N – (X) – P – (P);<\/p>\n

XX…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
XX is to play, redoubling opponents for extra bonus points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
XX is Stayman, asking Responder to bid a 4 card Major, otherwise respond 2D<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
XX is invitational, no trump agreement<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
XX forces responders to bid 2C, opener will pass or correct<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
29.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1C – (X) – P – (P);<\/p>\n

XX…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
XX is to play, redoubling opponents for extra bonus points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Opener’s “SOS” bid, responder bids 4 card suit up the line and\/or partner may XX to continue looking for a fit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
XX is invitational, no trump agreement<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
XX is game forcing to 1 Notrump or beyond<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
30.<\/td>\n\n
\n

(1C) – P – (P) – 1N…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1N shows 15-17 points, any shape<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1N shows 15-17 points, stopper in LHO suit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1N may show 13-15 points, any shape<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1N may show 13-17 points, stopper in LHO suit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
31.<\/td>\n\n
1C – (P) – P – (1H); 1N…<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1N shows 13 -15 points with stoppers in LHO suit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1N shows 15 – 17 points with stoppers in LHO suit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1N shows 18 – 20 points with stoppers in LHO suit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
32.<\/td>\n\n
\n

(1C) – P – (P) – 2N…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2N shows 15-17 points, any shape<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2N shows 15-17 points, stopper in LHO suit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2N shows 18-20 points, any shape<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2N shows 18-20 points, stopper in LHO suit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
33.<\/td>\n\n
1H – 3H…
\n(Select all that are correct)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3H is invitational with modern methods, 10 to bad 12 points, 3 cover cards<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3H is weak playing conventional methods like Bergen Raises<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3H is game forcing playing classic methods (Goren Bridge)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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34.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1S – 3S;<\/p>\n

4H…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4H is to play<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4H is cuebidding Aces up the line<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4H shows a second suit, forcing 1 round<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
4H shows interest in slam, asking partner to cuebid Aces with extras<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
35.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1D – 1H;<\/p>\n

1S…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1S shows less than 16 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1S shows less than 17 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1S shows less than 18 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
1S shows less than 19 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
36.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1D – 1H;<\/p>\n

2S…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2S shows a two-suited hand, Diamonds and Spades, invitational<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2S shows a two-suited hand, Diamonds and Spades, 1 round forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2S shows a two-suited hand, Diamodns and Spades, game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2S shows a short suit splinter bid, asking partner to rebid 2N signoff or 3N with stoppers and extras<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
37.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1D – 1H;<\/p>\n

2N…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Less than 4 Hearts, 13 to 15 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Less than 4 Hearts, 16 to poor 17 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Less than 4 Hearts, 18 or a good 17 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
38.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1D – 1N;<\/p>\n

2N…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2N denies a four card major, 13 to 15 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2N denies a four card major, 16 to poor 17 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
2N denies a four card major, 18 or a good 17 points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
39.<\/td>\n\n
\n

1D – 1S;<\/p>\n

3D…<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3D shows 4+ card suit, inviting 5D response<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3D shows 5+ card suit, inviting 5D responses<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3D shows 6+ card suit, any suit strength, usually inviting 3 Notrump<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3D shows 6+ card siot. good suit with honors, usualy inviting 3 Notrump<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
40.<\/td>\n\n
1D – 3H…<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3H is a splinter bid, game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3H is a natural bid, invitational with 6+ Hearts<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3H is a natural bid, game forcing<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
3H is a natural bid, strong jump shift with 17+ points<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

41.<\/p>\n

The following question (41-44) are extra credit questions… (Please limit your text to 50 characters) What is your favorite\/most useful convention?_______________________________________________<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
42.<\/td>\n\n
\n

In a competitive auction when the opponents interfere by bidding a suit or making a Double, generally:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Making a freebid in direct seat shows extra values and game interest<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Making a freebid in passout seat shows extra values and game interest<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Making a freebid in direct seat denies extra values, competitive only<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Making a freebid in passout seat shows extra values, competitive only<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
43.<\/td>\n\n
On rebids, ‘slow shows, fast denies” means<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Partners do not have a fit, still looking for a trump fit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Partners have a minor suit fit, still looking for a major suit fit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Partners have a trump fit, exploring game (Help Suit Game Try)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Partners have a trump fit, exploring slam with partner cooperation<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
44.<\/td>\n\n
\n

When partner makes an unexpected, potentially artificial bid, what is your general treatment?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

<\/td>\n\n
\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Pass<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Pass when opponents make an intervening bid or Double<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Rebid your suit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Rebid partner’s suit<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
Consider the bid an undisclosed covention partner, make appropriate rebid<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\n\n
“ASBAF” All Strange Bids Are Forcing” – when in doubt make the cheapest available bid<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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