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The Opener's 2nd bid after a 1NT forcing

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Rebids after a Forcing NT response
there are 4 types of rebids after a forcing NT initial response:
  • 1- With a 1st zone hand
      Rebid your major with a 6 carder
      Bid 2H (if you opened 1♠) with 4 cards in ♥
      Bid 2in your longest minor with all other hands


    • A
    J
    3
    5
    4
    10
    7
    5
    4
    K
    9
    6
    3
    SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
    Pass
    2
    Pass
    2
    Pass
    Pass
    K
    10
    4
    2
    A
    K
    J
    6
    3
    9
    6
    J
    8
    Problem 40105: with a 1st zone hand, you lack the strength to bid ♠ and do not have 6 cards in ♠... bid your longest minor, even with 2 cards: 2♣
     
    7
    4
    2
    K
    J
    J
    7
    4
    3
    A
    Q
    7
    3
    SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
    Pass
    2
    Pass
    3
    Pass
    4
    Pass
    Pass
    Pass
    A
    K
    3
    A
    10
    9
    8
    6
    4
    6
    K
    8
    5
    Problem 40101:If you have have 6 cards in ♥ and a 1st zone hand... Repeat them: 2♥
     
     
    Rebids after a Forcing NT response
    there are 4 types of rebids after a forcing NT initial response:
  • 2- With a 2nd zone hand
      Rebid 3 of your major with a with a strong 6 carder
      Rebid 2NT with a balanced hand and 16-18HCP - invitational
      Bid an inverted 2-suiter(if you opened 1H)with 4 cards in ♠ and 16-18HCP - Forcing
      Bid 2 in your longest minor with all other hands. Not forcing

    • SWNE
    1
    Pass
    2
    A
    K
    9
    6
    3
    J
    K
    10
    7
    6
    A
    Q
    7
    Problem E40155 2♣Even with a secong zone hand, If you do not have a 6 cards major (or 5 cards in ♥ if you opened 1♠), bid your longest minor
     
    Q
    5
    K
    J
    9
    4
    10
    8
    K
    9
    5
    4
    2
    SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
    Pass
    3
    Pass
    4
    Pass
    Pass
    A
    K
    V
    10
    6
    3
    Q
    3
    10
    7
    6
    A
    Q
    7
    Problem E40156 3♠ With a 2nd zone hand and a 6 carder, jump repeat your major at 3♠
     
     
    Rebids after a Forcing NT response
    there are 4 types of rebids after a forcing NT initial response:
  • 3- With a 3rd zone hand
      Bid 3NT with a balanced 19HCP hand and balanced honors
      Bid an inverted or strong 2-suiter (if you opened 1H)with 4 cards in ♠ and 16-18HCP - Forcing
      Jump shift to a new suit to show a 3rd zone 2-suiter 5+-4+

    • SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
    Pass
    3NT
    A
    K
    9
    6
    3
    K
    Q
    7
    A
    6
    K
    10
    7
    Problem E40158: With a 3rd zone hand, a balanced hand and distributed honors,... jump to game : 3NT
     
    5
    2
    J
    10
    6
    5
    8
    7
    A
    9
    8
    6
    2
    SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
    Pass
    3
    Pass
    4
    Pass
    Pass
    Pass
    A
    K
    9
    6
    3
    A
    K
    Q
    7
    6
    K
    10
    7
    Problem E40157: With a 3rd zone and a 2-suiter... jump shift to a new suit : 3♥
     
     
    With a 6-4 hand
    do you show your extra length in ♠ or do you bid the ♦ suit?
  • 1- With a 1st zone hand:
      Rebid your major to show your 6 carder and limit your HCP range
      With 6 ♠ and 4 ♥ , though, it may be important to get the other major into the auction, Do it if the ♥ is good enough.
  • 2- With a 2nd zone hand
      With a poor / moderate 2nd suit Just rebid your major, to show length strong 6 carder
      With a good 2nd suit bid 2 of your 4-card suit and hope partner can bid again. If so, you can show your extra values by making a game-try bid.
      Bid 2 in your longest minor with all other hands. Not forcing
  • 3- With a 3rd zone hand
      jump-shift into your second suit to force responder to bid again and show your strength
    • SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
    Pass
    2
    A
    K
    10
    9
    6
    3
    A
    K
    Q
    7
    3
    9
    5
    Problem E40160: With a 2nd zone hand, with a PI-♥ 6-4 2 suiter, it may be important to show your second suit or to try to find a 4-4 ♥ fit. So bid your ♥ if it is strong enough.. as here
     
    8
    5
    V
    8
    6
    K
    Q
    9
    8
    3
    J
    7
    6
    SWNE
    1
    Pass
    1NT
    Pass
    3
    3
    Pass
    4
    Pass
    Pass
    Pass
    A
    K
    J
    9
    6
    3
    9
    A
    7
    A
    K
    10
    9
    Problem E40161: With a 6-4 shape and a 3rd zone hand, jump shift in your second suit to force responder to bid and show your strength.
     
     
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