1 Notrump Forcing
Playing 2/1 Game Force a 2-level bid of a lower ranking suit by an unpassed responder (e.g., 1H - 2D ) is now game forcing and no longer available as a natural bid describing intermediate values. Thus, the Forcing Notrump (1 NtF) is used in response to an opening bid of 1M and promises 6 to 11 hcp. The 1NtF is artificial, conventional and forcing for one round (F1) asking opener to further define his hand and subsequent rebids will further define responder’s hand.
This workshop now defines how responder shows intermediate values and describes fits, shapes and values. At the conclusion of this class participants should understand:
1. The 1NtF bid as a temporizing bid.
2. Opener’s rebids to show shape and values.
3. Responder’s direct/delayed bids to show fits and values.
4. A more extensive spectrum of partnership raises.
5. Use of the 1NtF convention by a passed hand.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Class No. 7 – Wednesday, Feb 24, 2010
2/1 Game Forcing
Playing 2/1 Game Force, after an opening bid of 1D , 1H or 1S , responder’s first bid at the 2 level in a suit lower ranking than the opening bid is game forcing (GF) showing an opening hand with a minimum of a good 12 points counting hcp and dp. In the context of modern bridge the 2/1 bid makes the auction forcing giving the partnership bidding space to describe their hands without concern of partner passing short of game.
This workshop is about “2/1 game forcing” auctions. In addition, this workshop outlines slow/fast arrival and the useful space principle. At the conclusion of this class participants should understand:
1. The principle of 2/1 slow arrival vs. fast arrival auctions.
2. Know game forcing bidding sequences.
3. Opener’s responsibilities after a game forcing sequence.
4. Bidding sequences after opening of 1D .
5. Bidding sequences after opening of 1S or 1H .
Playing 2/1 Game Force, after an opening bid of 1D , 1H or 1S , responder’s first bid at the 2 level in a suit lower ranking than the opening bid is game forcing (GF) showing an opening hand with a minimum of a good 12 points counting hcp and dp. In the context of modern bridge the 2/1 bid makes the auction forcing giving the partnership bidding space to describe their hands without concern of partner passing short of game.
This workshop is about “2/1 game forcing” auctions. In addition, this workshop outlines slow/fast arrival and the useful space principle. At the conclusion of this class participants should understand:
1. The principle of 2/1 slow arrival vs. fast arrival auctions.
2. Know game forcing bidding sequences.
3. Opener’s responsibilities after a game forcing sequence.
4. Bidding sequences after opening of 1D .
5. Bidding sequences after opening of 1S or 1H .
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Class No. 6 – Wednesday, Feb 17, 2010
Forcing Bids & Fourth Suit Forcing
With the emphasis on bidding out the shape of the hand and finding fits, today’s experienced players recognize that conservation of bidding space is important (useful space principle). Modern systems with strong hands use an increased number of artificial and forcing bids to conserve bidding space. The idea is to create forcing auctions at low levels allowing for bids to show shape and secondary fits below game level. Thus, the concept of slow arrival is strong. Instead of using jumps to show strength, jumps are preemptive bids taking up the opponent’s valuable bidding space, thus, fast arrival is weak.
This workshop focuses on making the auction forcing, how to distinguish between forcing one round and game forcing and the artificial system bid of Fourth Suit Forcing. At the conclusion of this class participants should undersatnd:
1. When an auction is forcing, invitational or non-forcing.
2. The difference between forcing one round (F1) and game forcing (GF).
3. Opener’s forcing auctions.
4. Responder’s forcing auctions.
5. Exceptions to forcing auctions
6. The agreement Fourth Suit Forcing (4SF) and responses.
7. ... and a special section on opening 4Nt and how to show specific aces.
With the emphasis on bidding out the shape of the hand and finding fits, today’s experienced players recognize that conservation of bidding space is important (useful space principle). Modern systems with strong hands use an increased number of artificial and forcing bids to conserve bidding space. The idea is to create forcing auctions at low levels allowing for bids to show shape and secondary fits below game level. Thus, the concept of slow arrival is strong. Instead of using jumps to show strength, jumps are preemptive bids taking up the opponent’s valuable bidding space, thus, fast arrival is weak.
This workshop focuses on making the auction forcing, how to distinguish between forcing one round and game forcing and the artificial system bid of Fourth Suit Forcing. At the conclusion of this class participants should undersatnd:
1. When an auction is forcing, invitational or non-forcing.
2. The difference between forcing one round (F1) and game forcing (GF).
3. Opener’s forcing auctions.
4. Responder’s forcing auctions.
5. Exceptions to forcing auctions
6. The agreement Fourth Suit Forcing (4SF) and responses.
7. ... and a special section on opening 4Nt and how to show specific aces.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
No Class - Wednesday, Feb 10, 2010
No class this week for the HHI Regional. Have a great tournament!!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Class No. 5 – Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010
Bidding Priorities and Planned Rebids
As opener, the goal is to describe your hand in an attempt to reach the best contract for your side. When you open the bidding, using a structured opening, partner should have confidence in an initial value (trick taking potential) of your hand, but will be less certain of shape (balanced or unbalanced) and size (minimal, invitational or forcing). Opener’s goal on rebidding is to further describe the hand; subsequent rebids will describe hands of specific shape and of specific size.
This class focuses on making opening bids with a "planned rebid". At the conclusion of this class participants should understand:
1. Bidding Priorities.
2. How to plan for a rebid.
3. How to rebid to show shape (balanced or unbalanced).
5. How to rebid to show values (minimal, invitational and forcing).
6. The Reverse: so important to bidding shapes and values.
7. Guidelines for opening 1Nt or 1M.
Study Notes are provided and includes many examples.
As opener, the goal is to describe your hand in an attempt to reach the best contract for your side. When you open the bidding, using a structured opening, partner should have confidence in an initial value (trick taking potential) of your hand, but will be less certain of shape (balanced or unbalanced) and size (minimal, invitational or forcing). Opener’s goal on rebidding is to further describe the hand; subsequent rebids will describe hands of specific shape and of specific size.
This class focuses on making opening bids with a "planned rebid". At the conclusion of this class participants should understand:
1. Bidding Priorities.
2. How to plan for a rebid.
3. How to rebid to show shape (balanced or unbalanced).
5. How to rebid to show values (minimal, invitational and forcing).
6. The Reverse: so important to bidding shapes and values.
7. Guidelines for opening 1Nt or 1M.
Study Notes are provided and includes many examples.
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