Rules For Responder- 6pts or more

Question 1

Single raise in (2) partner’s major

Answer 1

-6-10 points AND
-3 card support

-Always raise to 2H/2S to confirm 8-card fit

Question 2

1 of a new suit
(1C ->1H)

Answer 2

-6-10 points AND
-4 cards in your suit

Question 3

If you have fewer than 10 points Don’t go to 2-level unless….

Answer 3

Raising partners suit OR
Rebidding your own extra-long suit.

Question 4

2 of new minor (non-jump)
(1H -> 2D)

Answer 4

10-11 pts AND
4+ card suit

Question 5

2 of new major (non-jump)
(1S->2H)

Answer 5

10-11 pts AND
5+ card suit

Question 6

Jump raise (3) in partner’s major
(1S->3S)

Answer 6

10-12 pts AND
At least 5 cards in suit

Double jump: 1S->4S At least 12 pts to get to 25 (game)

Question 7

Single raise (2) in partners minor
(1D->2D)

Answer 7

6-10 pts AND
4-5 cards in suit AND
NO 4+ major suit

Question 8

1 No trump
(1S->1NT)

Answer 8

6-10 pts AND

No support (2 or < in partner suit)

No suit that you can bid 1-level

Question 9

Jump-Shift (Jump 3 in a new suit)
(1S->3C)

Answer 9

-18-19 pts. AND
Long, strong suit (5 cards & honors)

Question 10

Jump raise (3) of partner’s minor

1D-> 3D

Answer 10

10-12 points AND
5 Cards with honor

Question 11

If partner opens with minor,

Answer 11

raise to 1 of major if….
- 6-10 points AND
- 4 cards

-if have two 4-card majors, start with cheaper (hearts) to keep bidding low.
-Invitational bid