https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obxw41VHLhk Part of the course: Common Mistakes in Bidding: https://learnbridgeonline.com/course/... Whose hand is it? What are the factors that should influence your decision? Knowing how to bid in a competitive…
Responder’s 1NT, often called the “Dustbin 1NT”, often causes confusion in bridge learners. Many people remember the bid to mean “6-9 HCP”, “no fit in Partner’s suit” or “any old rubbish”. The truth is that these are all part of the answer: but not the whole answer! The bid should not be thought of in terms of what it shows but what it denies. It simply means “I couldn’t do anything else”. No wonder it’s so difficult to get your head around!
If partner's responds at the 2-level, of course, we are denied the chance of a 1NT rebid. How do we accurately show our strength with a balanced hand without as many options?
In a tricky hand sent in by one of his students, West opens with 1♥ and we are sitting North with a monster hand: 22 HCP and two singletons. What should we do to show partner our true strength?
When you are choosing which suit to bid, try and anticipate your next action. The future path of the auction is sometimes fairly predictable.
Is it always partners’ fault when they make the wrong opening lead? How can you help?
Are you listening to your partner? It’s a mistake to ignore the messages you are being given. Partner wants to be able to trust you.
With three 4-card suits, which do you open?
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