School bridge
Hand evaluations
There are 3 methods for hand evaluation :
- The HL count, in the absence of a fit : You add 1 L point per card after the 4th in each suit
- The HLD count with a fit:
- 22 points for the 9th card in trump, 1 pfor each one after that
- 3 points for a chicane, 2 for a singleton , 1 fora doubleton
- The count of playing tricks, for strong openings and preempts
The strength for bidding a game
- Bidding 3NT requires 25 to 32HL
- Bidding 4 ♥ or 4 ♠ requires 27 to 32HL
With 5 cards in a major, you must bid it... Even with a graet minor suit.