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(121) Declarer Play - Notrump: Length vs. Strength

(121)  Declarer Play - Notrump:  Length vs. Strength

In all contracts, but especially in Notrump, developing a long suit into winners is a highly effective way to make our contract.  We will look at these options and compare them to establishing tricks the old fashioned way (with our High Cards) and see how we can combine these two skills to improve our play.

(105) More on Fits: 4th Suit Forcing in Depth

(105)  More on Fits:  4th Suit Forcing in Depth

We round out our discussion of finding fit with Responder by looking at Responder's tool for finding fits (forcing the auction) after the Opener has shown an Unbalanced Hand - 4th Suit Game Forcing!   We will see its traditional use of looking for a 5-3 fit for game, as well as using it to allow us to explore for slam.