Bids by Overcaller Flashcards
What kinds of bids can be made by Overcaller?
Suit bid
NT bid
Takeout double
Cuebid in Opener’s suit
Preemptive jump bid
Power double
What are the advantages of making an Overcall?
- Lead directing
- Interferes with opponent’s bidding
- Low risk at the 1 level
What is required for an Overcall at the 1 level?
A 5 card suit and 8-17HCP
If 1 level Overcaller has between 8-11HCPs what else is required
A good quality 5 card suit or good distribution.
True or False - when making an overcall at the 1 level with more than 12 HCPs the quality of your 5 card suit doesn’t matter
TRUE
What is required for an Overcall at the 2 level?
Opening hand (12+HCP) and good quality 5+ card suit.
What is best practice when Overcalling at the 2 level when Vulnerable
Best practice is to refrain from bidding if VUL unless you hold opening HCPs and a good 6+ card suit
What is the risk of a 2 level Overcall?
Beware! Very high likelihood of -200 score if your side is Vulnerable
What is required for a 1NT Overcall?
15-18 HCPs and 1+ stopper in Opener’s suit
What is required for a 2NT Overcall over a 1 level opening?
5/5 in the 2 lowest suits and any point count
What is required for a Takeout Double Overcall?
1.Opening HCPs
2. shortness in Opener’s suit
3. at least 3 cards in the other 3 suits
What does Overcaller’s cuebid of 2S show
5/5 in Hearts and a minor
What does Overcaller’s cuebid of 2H show
5/5 in Spades and a minor
What does Overcaller’s cuebid of 2 of Opener’s minor show
5/5 in both majors!!
What point count is required for a cuebid Overcall at the 2 level
Any point count