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Detail specifications 21SC - Level 2 ★

Responder's jump fit

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After an initial pass, a jump fit from Responder isa "meet-me" bid. also known as a jump fit.
Non forcing (team may only have 20HCP), for this bid you need:
   a 4 card suit fit in P's major,
   enough points to bid Game 10-11HCP minimum,
   and a "nice" 5-carder with 2 of the big 3 honors.
  Be Careful! After an overcall, this bid from Responder means the same... except the force is limited to 10-11HCP because Responder has already passed.
SWNE
Pass
Pass
1
Pass
2
A
Q
J
10
3
Q
J
10
6
5
3
6
4
Problem E2301 2♠ A jump fit bid showing a ♥ fit and 5 "nice" ♠ cards.
 
 
Examples of jump fit bids after an initial pass.
Opener should not confuse this shift jump with that of of a bid from P who hasn't yet passed.
  • Without an opening pass, the jump shift bid promises 16-17HCP and 6 very "nice" cards in the bid suit. This bid is Game forcing.
  • After a 1st round pass, the jump shift promises 10-11HCP, a 4 card fit and 5 "nice" cards in the bid suit : this bid is not Game forcing.
SWNE
Pass
Pass
1
Pass
3
A
10
9
4
7
3
7
3
A
Q
9
8
7
Problem E5110 3♦ : Opener shouldn't confuse this bid from Responder with a jump shift which promises 16-17HCP and 6 very "nice" cards in the bid suit. Responder has already passed and can only have a maximum of 10-11HCP.
 
SWNE
Pass
Pass
1
Pass
3
Q
10
5
3
A
Q
J
9
3
7
4
5
3
Problem E2333 A jump fit after an initial pass means
a 4 card fit in the opening suit
a "nice" 5 carder in the bid suit.
 
 
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