Polling You #45: Slam Bidding – Blackwood, Day 5, February 25, 2011

Slam Bidding with Blackwood in Contract Bridge

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Having a bright and shiny tool is great.  And knowing when to use it is even better or as the saying goes, “Always use the right tool for the right job.”   So how do you feel about the Blackwood conventional widget?  To be sure, the 4 Notrump incantation is unparalleled to instantly discover partner’s Aces, just as the follow-up 5 Notrump bid reveals partner’s Kings.

In our second installment of Blackwood bidding we will consider not only how to use our special tool, but WHEN to use the 4 Notrump conventional call.

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