TWiB Lesson #419 (1 of 9)
In a 2/1 GF Auction we often use our 3rd bid to show more about our distribution. We call this “patterning out”.(Video Coming Soon)
More 2/1 Game-Forcing : Pattern Out Auction
More 2/1 Game-Forcing : Splinters in 2/1 GF Auctions
TWiB Lesson #420 (2 of 9)
In 2/1 GF auctions we can use splinter bids to show a fit and shortness while keeping the auction at a relatively low level. Let's look at our options for how to do so. (Video Coming Soon)
More 2/1 Game-Forcing : Solid Suits
TWiB Lesson #421 (3 of 9)
Having an extremely powerful suit can help us reach slam even when the hand is a misfit. In 2/1 GF auctions we have a special way to show these hands. .(Video Coming Soon)
More 2/1 Game-Forcing : Bypassing 4-card Suits
TWiB Lesson #422 (4 of 9)
Deciding which suit to bid, to create a game forcing auction or after you are already in one, can be a difficult decision. Here we look at when it is ok to bypass a 4-card suit vs when we should just be as cheaply as possible.(Video Coming Soon)
More 2/1 Game-Forcing : Delayed Splinters
TWiB Lesson #423 (5 of 9)
After a 2/1 GF and rebid we may find a fit. If we do, one of our options for is a delayed splinter. This shows a fit and shortness. Let's look at how we use these bids to try for slam in these auctions. (Video Coming Soon)
More 2/1 Game-Forcing : Bidding 4th Suit
TWiB Lesson #424 (6 of 9)
When we are in a 2/1 GF auctions and we bid the 4th suit there is a potential for a misunderstand with partner. Here we look at what types hands may need to bid the 4th suit in a game forcing auction. (Video Coming Soon)
More 2/1 Game-Forcing : Using NT Rebids in 2/1 GF Auctions
TWiB Lesson #425 (7 of 9)
In the middle of a 2/1 GF auction some of the most useful bids that we can make are NT bids. This is true for both Opener and Responder. Here we look at how we use these bids to show stoppers and properly describe the strength of our hand. (Video Coming Soon)
More 2/1 Game-Forcing : Special 2M & 2NT Rebids in 2/1 GF
TWiB Lesson #426 (8 of 9)
Here we look at a modern expert treatment in 2/1 GF auctions which uses a 2NT rebid like the rebid of a suit — showing a 6+card suit. Let’s see how it work and how it helps redefine our bidding structure. (Video Coming Soon)
More 2/1 Game-Forcing : 2/1 GF in Competition
TWiB Lesson #427 (9 of 9)
2/1 bids are game-forcing as part of our constructive bidding system. But when we are in a competitive bidding system things change. Here we look at how 2/1 bids change in competition. (Video Coming Soon)