Overcalls Flashcards
Opponents open 1 level suit bid - I have 12+ points and shortness in opponent bid suit and at least 3 card support in all other unbid suits - what is best overcall strategy?
Takeout Double - promising partner
12+ points and support in all unbid suits
Opponents open with 1 level bid - I have 15-18 points and balanced hand - what is best overcall strategy?
Overcall with 1NT bid - full strength bid (virtually equivalent of opening bid)
Opponents open with 1 level suit bid and I have 8+ points and 5 card suit with high card strength - what is best overcall strategy?
Overcall with strong 5 card suit at 1 level with 8+ points or 2 level with 10+ points - if vulnerable add 2 points to each level (10 pts for 1 level and 12 pts for 2 level)
Opponents open with 1 level suit bid and I have 5 hearts and 5 spades and either high or low point count - what is best overcall strategy?
Michael’s Cue Bid - cue bid opponent opening bid at 2 level - purpose is to show partner 5 hearts and 5 spades
(fast way to find 8 card fit) - bidding mechanics (2C = 5H/5S) (2D = 5H/5S)
also works when opponent opens
with a major suit (2H = 5S+5minor)
(2S = 5H+5minor)
Opponents open with 1 level suit bid and I have 5 cards within each of the 2 lowest ranking unbid suits - what is best overcall strategy?
Unusual 2NT - promises 5 cards in each of 2 lowest ranking unbid suits - point count can be weak or strong
DONT - overcall against opponent 1NT opening - when can it be used?
DONT (Disturbing Opponent NT)
(5-10 points requirement)
Double overcall = 6 card suit (any suit)
2C overcall = 5/4 (clubs + higher)
2D overcall = 5/4 (diamonds + higher)
2H overcall = 5/4 (hearts + spades)
2S overcall = 6 spades
(5/4 shape can flip between suits)
Opponent has opened with 1 level suit bid - I have weak long suit - what is my best overcall bidding strategy?
Jump Shift Overcall - a long and weak suit defined as 6 cards with 2 of 3 top honors or 3 of 5 top cards with weak points (sacrifice overcall)
