TWiB Lesson #369 (1 of 9)
The modern system of responding to our partner’s opening bids is 2 over 1 Game Forcing. Let’s look at the fundamentals of how we make these responses and what they promise.
2/1 Game Forcing: Responses
2/1 Game Forcing: 1D - 2C Auctions
TWiB Lesson #370 (2 of 9)
This week we look at one of my least favorite auctions in all of bridge, the minor suit 2/1 GF auction.
2/1 Game Forcing: Opener's Rebids
TWiB Lesson #371 (3 of 9)
After a 2/1 GF bid is made by Responder, Opener has to make a rebid. These rebid agreements are vital to continuing the auction and determining the best final contract.
2/1 Game Forcing: Responder's Rebids
TWiB Lesson #372 (4 of 9)
One of the most important bids in a 2/1 GF auction is the 4th bid, the Responder’s Rebid. Here we look at Responder’s options.
2/1 Game Forcing: Responding to 1-Major with Non-GF Values
TWiB Lesson #373 (5 of 9)
When partner opens the bidding with 1-Major and we have less than game forcing values here we look at our options for how to respond.
2/1 Game Forcing: Opener's Rebids after 1NT Semi-Forcing
TWiB Lesson #374 (6 of 9)
When Responder uses 1NT Semi-Forcing then Opener must select their rebid to describe their hand. Make sure you know how to do that.
2/1 Game Forcing: Responder's Rebids after 1NT Semi-Forcing
TWiB Lesson #375 (7 of 9)
When Responder starts with 1NT Semi-Forcing then they need to use their second bid to further describe their hand, in both shape and strength.
2/1 Game Forcing: Opener's 3rd Bid with 2-suited Hands
TWiB Lesson #376 (8 of 9)
When we have a hand that is almost strong enough to make a jump shift, but not quite, we make a 2nd bid that is non-forcing and then make a 3rd call to show our extra values. (Video Coming Soon)
2/1 Game Forcing: Slam Bidding
TWiB Lesson #377 (9 of 9)
When we are in a 2/1 GF auctions then we have a variety of extremely useful slam bidding tools. Here we look at what these options are and how to best use them. (Video Coming Soon)