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Inverted Minors -
The weak jump response of partner's minor suit bid, used as a preemptive tactic
against opponents. Essentially, the meaning is reversed between a raise
(normally showing 6-9 points) and jump raise (showing 10-12 points).
However, many Inverted Minor players use a lower point range (less than 8
points) for jump bids, preferring to focus on the preemptive value of the jump
bid.
| Bidding |
Meaning |
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1C/D -
1M; |
Bid majors up-the-line with
a 4+ card major major |
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1C - 3C;
1D - 3D;
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Make a jump bid in
partner's minor with 5+ cards in partner's suit and a weak hand (less
than 8 points) |
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1C - 2C;
1D - 2D;
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A game invitation hand with
length in the minors (implying no four card majors) |
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With 5 cards in partner's
minor and a good 8-9 points, bid either 1N or use other methods
(such as the Criss Cross
convention)
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Partnership agreements are required when:
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1. |
Opponents' interfere in the
bidding, making a suit bid
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2. |
Opponents' interfere in the
bidding, making a double
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3. |
Partner is a passed hand
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4. |
Specific understanding of jump
bids (points and shortage points)
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| 5. |
Follow-up bidding after
Inverted Minor bid (shape versus controls, slam initiation, and fourth suit
bidding)
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Also see Criss-Cross (raises).
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