M2O1 Landing Set 1 - 419

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More 2/1 GF: Pattern Out Auctions (set 1 of 9)

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Pattern Out Auctions
In a 2/1 GF auction we often use our 3rd bid to show more about our distribution. We call this “patterning out”. Here we look at how to use it to explore slam. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 419.

M2O1 Landing Set 2 - 420

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More 2/1 GF: Splinters in 2/1 GF Auctions (set 2 of 9)

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Splinters in 2/1 GF Auctions
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. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 420.

M2O1 Landing Set 3 - 421

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More 2/1 GF: Solid Suits in 2/1 GF Auctions (set 3 of 9)

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Solid Suis in 2/1 GF Auctions
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. Here we see how to show these powerful suits to partner. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 421.

M2O1 Landing Set 4 - 422

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More 2/1 GF: Bypassing a 4-card Suit in 2/1 GF Auctions (set 4 of 9)

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Bypassing a 4-card Suit in 2/1 GF Auctions
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. You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 422.

M2O1 Landing Set 5 - 423

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More 2/1 GF: Delayed Splinters (set 5 of 9)

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2/1 GF: Delayed Splinters
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.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 423.

M2O1 Landing Set 6 - 424

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More 2/1 GF: Bidding 4th suit in 2/1 GF (set 6 of 9)

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2/1 GF: 4th Suit in 2/1 GF
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.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 424.

M2O1 Landing Set 7 - 425

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More 2/1 GF: Using NT Bids in 2/1 GF Auctions (set 7 of 9)

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2/1 GF: Using NT Bids in 2/1 GF Auctions
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.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 425.

M2O1 Landing Set 8 - 426

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More 2/1 GF: Special 2M and 2NT Rebids in 2/1 GF (set 8 of 9)

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2/1 GF: Special 2M and 2NT Rebids in 2/1 GF
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.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 426.

M2O1 Landing Set 9 - 427

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More 2/1 GF: In Competition (set 9 of 9)

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2/1 GF: In Competition
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.

You (and your partners) can sign up for Robert Todd's This Week in Bridge (TWiB) lesson emails for free at https://www.advinbridge.com/twib-signup This set accompanies TWiB 427.