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The opening lead to a contract is considered the hardest part of the game. This is because you can’t
As overcallers your primary job is to disrupt the opening side’s bidding. As such, we take an aggressive stance
Please note, this article assumes you are not playing any conventions after your partner opens 1NT, such as Stayman
As with balanced hands, you also have to make a ‘2 bid plan’ if you open an unbalanced hand.
When you open the bidding you look to make a ‘2 bid plan’ as you promise to rebid if
As discussed before, the main reason behind bidding is to get to a game contract. These are 3NT, 4♠,
The bidding is the first half of the game, and it is used to decide who is the declare,
The idea against no trump contracts is to establish your suit and get it ‘running’ before your opponents do;
A 3rd in hand opening is possible when your partner is dealer and both your partner and your right-hand
Assume the suits being identified are trumps hence they won’t be ruffed, and where relevant, that there is no
