Bids by Overcaller Flashcards

1
Q

What kinds of bids can be made by Overcaller?

A

Suit bid
NT bid
Takeout double
Cuebid in Opener’s suit
Preemptive jump bid
Power double

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are the advantages of making an Overcall?

A
  1. Lead directing
  2. Interferes with opponent’s bidding
  3. Low risk at the 1 level
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is required for an Overcall at the 1 level?

A

A 5 card suit and 8-17HCP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

If 1 level Overcaller has between 8-11HCPs what else is required

A

A good quality 5 card suit or good distribution.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

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

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is required for an Overcall at the 2 level?

A

Opening hand (12+HCP) and good quality 5+ card suit.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is best practice when Overcalling at the 2 level when Vulnerable

A

Best practice is to refrain from bidding if VUL unless you hold opening HCPs and a good 6+ card suit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the risk of a 2 level Overcall?

A

Beware! Very high likelihood of -200 score if your side is Vulnerable

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is required for a 1NT Overcall?

A

15-18 HCPs and 1+ stopper in Opener’s suit

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is required for a 2NT Overcall over a 1 level opening?

A

5/5 in the 2 lowest suits and any point count

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is required for a Takeout Double Overcall?

A

1.Opening HCPs
2. shortness in Opener’s suit
3. at least 3 cards in the other 3 suits

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What does Overcaller’s cuebid of 2S show

A

5/5 in Hearts and a minor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What does Overcaller’s cuebid of 2H show

A

5/5 in Spades and a minor

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What does Overcaller’s cuebid of 2 of Opener’s minor show

A

5/5 in both majors!!

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What point count is required for a cuebid Overcall at the 2 level

A

Any point count

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What does a 2 level preemptive jump overcall require?

A

6 card suit and a weak hand

17
Q

What does a 3 level preemptive jump overcall require?

A

A 7 card suit and a weak hand

18
Q

What does a 4 level preemptive jump overcall require?

A

An 8 card suit and a weak hand

19
Q

What is a power double?

A

Overcaller bids takeout double, and after partner bids her suit (to prevent conversion to penalty double), overcaller bids again. This shows 18+ HCPs and a good suit.

20
Q

True or False- overcalling in the 4th seat after two passes requires more HCPs

A

False, you can overcall in the 4th seat with fewer points

21
Q

How many HCPs do you need to overcall 1NT in 4th chair?

A

12+HCPs and stopper in opponent’s suit

22
Q

How many points do you need to Overcall with a takeout double in the 4th chair

A

10 HCPs and shortness in opponent’s suit