Overcalls with a two-suiter in the majors

Two-suiter (both majors) overcalls after an opening in a minor at the 1 level
After an opening in a minor at the 1 level, the bid 2♦ is conventional. It means :

2 strong majors with 5 cards. Generally speaking each one of the majors should have 2 of the big 3 honors ... but not always.
a point count of at least 7-8HCP (no limit)
You should be more concerned about the quality of the majors and vulnerability than your HCP!

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Problem E5390 1♥ No Michaels cue-bid with 2-suiters that are 5-4!

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Problem E6642 2♦ A Michaels cue-bid isn't restricted in points. Avoid doubling when you have a 2-suiter majors.

Responding bids on a 2-suiter major overcall

With a fit and a few HCP, P should support the overcall.
The number of trump cards and the whereabouts of the honors are determined by the level of support
Vulnerability also plays a determining role...

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Problem E8644 3♥ responding bid on P's 2♦ overcall. The support bid at the 3 level is justified because of the 4 trump cards. All HCP are useful.

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Problem E8641 Pass Here after your P's overcall, your hand is too weak to bid at the 3 level.

Overcaller's 2nd bid after his 2-suiter overcall. :

  After a weak or just average overall, the Overcaller passes or if the vulnerability is favorable bids a "sack" contract
   With a strong 2-suiter, Overcaller can double if Opp rebids to force his Partner to choose the best major for the team.

   After a support bid and Slam hopes, Overcaller can start the controls or can cue-bid Opener's bid.

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Problem E6646 PASS With this poor overcall - don't bid any higher!

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Detail specifications 31GH - Level 2 ★

Overcalls with a two-suiter in the majors

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