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Detail specifications 61DJ - Level 2 ★
Modern Jump shift by responder
The Modern Jump shift by responder bidding 2 ♥ on a 1 ♣ or 1 ♦ opening bid
In modern bridge, the jump shift to 2♥ shows a weak Major two suiter 5♠ and 4♥ with 6 to 9HCP. By giving uo the traditional strong jump shift in favor of this convention you will have several benefits :
In modern bridge, the jump shift to 2♥ shows a weak Major two suiter 5♠ and 4♥ with 6 to 9HCP. By giving uo the traditional strong jump shift in favor of this convention you will have several benefits :
- It is used more often
- Its precision
- Its preemptive power
- and primarily, you'll be able to find a ♥ fit that cannot be found with traditional bids and a hand with less than 10HCP
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Exercise 9979 Old system : you have to pass after the opener 2 ♣ rebid...and you miss out on a possible game
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Exercise 9980 Your camp has found the ♥ game !Adopting this convention has helped you find a game...that most other table will not play !
The Modern Jump shift by responder bidding 2 ♥ on a 1 ♣ or 1 ♦ opening
This convention solves the issue of the responder that has 5 ♠ and 4 ♥ after the opener rebids his opening minor . Without this convention he has no possible secong bid with fewer than 10HCP :
This convention solves the issue of the responder that has 5 ♠ and 4 ♥ after the opener rebids his opening minor . Without this convention he has no possible secong bid with fewer than 10HCP :
- Bidding ♥ on the second round would be a 3rd suit forcing bid
- a 2NT bid would require 11HCP...
- The responder knows that the opener may have 4 cards in ♥ , but he has to pass!
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Problem E2 ♥ would be a 3rd suit forcing...impossible with only 8HCP. It is also impossible to bid 2 NT .. and you will miss out on a possible game in ♥ !
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Exercise 9980 The modern jump shift of the responder to 2 ♥ on a minor opening bid enables you to find a game that most will miss.
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