Chapter 4
RESPONDER’S DECISIONS
Note:
Only summaries are included below - see book for details
© 2001 - Marty Bergen
A Minor Fib
If
you are stuck for a bid, it is okay to lie about your length in
a minor suit.
Dance with Who Brung Ya
With
a choice between raising partner’s 1
opening bid to 2
or responding 1
— “support with support.”
Just Another Four - Card Minor
A 2
or 2
response to 1a
or 1h
can be made with a four-card suit.
Do We Have a Future?
Answering “Yes, no or maybe” to “Do we have a game?” will often
help responder decide what to do.
Not Ready for a Commitment
When
responder’s major is raised to the two level, he should not jump
to game with only four trumps.
I’m Game for Anything
After your partnership has bid three suits, responder’s bid of
the fourth suit is an artificial game force.
Have Your Cake and Eat It, Too
When
your partnership has bid three suits at the one level,
responder’s jump is NOT forcing — it is invitational.
This Honor is No Stiff
When
partner promises a six-card suit, you can support him with a
singleton honor.
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