Roman
Jump Overcall - The method of showing a two-suited hand by making a
jump overcall, referring to the suit bid and the next higher suit (excluding
the opener's suit).
Generalized:
Bidding |
Meaning |
1C - 2D; |
Shows Diamonds and Hearts |
1C - 2H; |
Shows Hearts and Spades |
1H - 3C; |
Shows Clubs and Diamonds |
1D - 2S; |
Shows Spades and Clubs |
In
competition when opponent makes a preemptive bid:
Bidding |
Meaning |
(2D) - 4C; |
Shows Clubs and Diamonds |
(2S) - 4D; |
Shows Diamonds and Hearts |
(2H) - 4C; |
Shows Clubs and Diamonds |
(2D) - 3S; |
Shows Spades and Clubs |
(2H) - 4D; |
Shows Clubs and Hearts |
Also see Michaels Cuebid,
Unusual Notrump, Cuebids, Leaping
Michaels,
Roman Jump Overcall,
Tops and Bottoms Cuebid,
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