Rules For Opener- Second Bid

Question 1

A new suit
(1C- 1H - 1S)

Answer 1

13+ pts AND
4 cards in suit

Question 2

Simple rebid of your first suit
(1C- 1H - 2C)

Answer 2

13-15 pts
6+ cards in suit

Stronger hand with long suit - jump re-bid 1C- 1H - 3C

Question 3

Single raise in partners suit
(1C - 1H - 2H)

Answer 3

13-15 pts. AND
4-cards in suit

To show stronger hand, then jump raise to 3H or 4H

Question 4

No trump
(1C - 1 H - 1 NT)

Answer 4

13-14 pts
Balanced
NO 4 card in partners suit AND
No 4-card in your hand that you could bid at 1-level

Question 5

If fewer than 16 pts, DONT go to 2-level unless:

Answer 5

1. Raising partners suit to confirm trump fit (1D-1S-2S) OR
2. Rebidding you own extra-long suit (1D-1S-2D) OR
3. Showing a second suit (4-cards or longer that has a lower rank than your first suit (1D-1S-2C)