Response to Opening Bids

Question 1

What are supports points?

Answer 1

HPC points and distribution points IF there is a fit.

Question 2

How many distribution support points for a void?

Answer 2

5

Question 3

How many distribution support points for a singleton?

Answer 3

3

Question 4

How many distribution support points for a doubleton?

Answer 4

1

Question 5

What is a pass hand?

Answer 5

5 or less support points

Question 6

What is a one bid hand? How to respond?

Answer 6

6-10 support points, raise on fit, up-the-line on misfit

Question 7

What suit to choose when bidding up-the-line on a 4-4 distribution?

Answer 7

the lowest rank

Question 8

What suit to choose when bidding up-the-line on a 5+-5+ distribution?

Answer 8

the higher rank

Question 9

What suit to choose when bidding up-the-line but no 4 cards suit is available?

Answer 9

NT

Question 10

What is a two bid hand?

Answer 10

11 to 13 support points, bid twice. First bid gives information, second bid limits your hand.

Question 11

Bids goes 1S P and you have

8532 AK754 K73 6, you bid?

Answer 11

10 HCP + 3 distribution points: 3 bids hand