Tips bidding

Question 1

Misfit

It’s both sides

Answer 1

Defend

Question 2

Leap to game

In partners suit

Answer 2

Weak

Question 3

1 NT response

Answer 3

NOT balanced hand

Question 4

Bid NT

Answer 4

Must have 2 stoppers in

Opponents suit

Question 5

3 suits bid

Answer 5

Must have 2 stoppers in

Unbidden suit

To bid NT

Question 6

Like what you hear

Don’t know what to bid

Answer 6

Bid opponents suit

Question 7

Long minor hand

Answer 7

Support NT

Question 8

With 4 4 4 1 hands

12 or 13 points

Answer 8

No opening bid

Question 9

When very weak

Opposite weak NT

Answer 9

Bid immediately

Question 10

2, 4 card minor suits

Answer 10

Open weakest

Question 11

Jump shift

Answer 11

Only when slam is possible

AND

You have a fit

Question 12

To judge the contract

Answer 12

Consider texture of hand

Question 13

How many points to use stayman

Answer 13

None

BUT

Must have a four card major (not 5 or 3)

Respond NT or suit fit

Question 14

Opponents bid at 1 level

OR

Two level (with fit)

Answer 14

Don’t let them stay here

Question 15

A double is for penalties

Answer 15

When:

Following 1 NT opener with v strong hand and 7 winners

Following my rebid

If opponents are at a high level

Question 16

With a void

Answer 16

Never use Blackwood

Question 17

Over opponents 1 NT

AND

They are vulnerable

Answer 17

Compete

If your side holds minority

Pass and defend if majority

Question 18

Do loosing trick count

ONLY

Answer 18

After a fit is found.

Otherwise, use points