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Detail specifications 61GA - Level 2 ★

'Meet me' bids by the defense

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'Meet me' bids
A 'Meet me' bid can be used by the responder or by the partner of the overcaller :
  • The responder's 'meet me' bid. It can be used
    • seither after an initial pass (Sheet 21SC)
    • or by bidding a minor at level 4 after an overcall (Sheet 43HR)
  • The 'meet me' bid by the partner of the overcaller (Sheet 41DM)

The 'meet me' bid always involves a shift in a new suitwith 1 or more jumps and promises:
  • a 4 cards fit in the partner's suit
  • 5 cards in the suit bid
  • The strength can vary by situation, but has at least around 10HCPs

SWNE
Pass
Pass
1
Pass
2
A
Q
J
10
3
Q
J
10
6
5
3
6
4
Exercise E2301 Meet me by the responder, after an initial pass : 2 PIis a fitted jump, with a fit in ♥ and 5 good cards in ♠ .
 
K
Q
10
5
4
J
7
A
Q
7
3
7
4
SWNE
1
2
4
A
J
9
6
8
5
K
J
10
9
6
4
3
Exercise 4979 Meet me by the responder after an overcall. 4 ♣ cannot be a splinter : there are no splinters after an overcall, except a cue-bid.
 
 
Meet me bid by the partner of the overcaller
SWNE
1
2
2
3
6
2
A
K
10
9
7
Q
J
10
4
7
4
Exercise E1758 3 ♥ EMeet me bid by the defense : a jump that guarantees a 4 cards fit in ♣ and 5 cards in ♥
 
 
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