CRASH - The acronym C RA SH refers to a hand with a
two-suited suited shape. These hands have one of three different
shapes, defined by the letters of CRASH:
First step |
Color |
Second step |
RAnk |
Third step |
SHape |
One common use for CRASH is over opponent's strong 1 Club system using
the following conventional meaning:
Second Seat |
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Fourth Seat over 1 Diamond
response |
Bid |
Meaning |
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Bid |
Meaning |
Double |
Suits have same Color |
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Double |
Suits have same Color |
1D |
Suits have same RAnk |
|
1N |
Suits have same RAnk |
1 Major |
Values in that major |
|
1 Major |
Values in that major |
1N |
Suits have same SHape |
|
2C |
Suits have same SHape |
Note - other conventions are also in use and other bids describe
additional hands.
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