ACBL10R – Bidding: Recap of Ward Trumbull

Overcalls/Takeouts/Cue Bids Jan 11, 2010

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This is a recap of your bidding options when the opponents open the

bidding. See:

ACBL10 – Overcalls, Takeout Doubles and Cue Bids

Bid Skip HCP Cards Description

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Pass 0-12 ? no 5+ card suit

to overcall

Overcall 1 of suit no 6-12 5+ 2+ honors

Overcall 2 of suit no 8-12 5+ 2+ honors

single 5-10 6+ weak 2 hand

Overcall 3 of suit single 5-10 6+ weak 2 hand

double 0-10 7+ preempt hand

Overcall 4/5 of suit triple 5-10 7/8/9 preempt hand

Overcall 1 notrump no 15-18 notrump stopper(s) in

distrib. opener’s suit

Overcall 2 notrump single 6-10 5+/5+ unusual notrump

for minors

Cue bid 1 level suit 8+ 5+/5+ Michaels

Double 1 level suit 13+ ? takeout double

Double 1 notrump 15+ ? may not be NT

distribution

Over opponent’s weak 2 bid

Overcall at 2/3 level 8-11 5+ not enough to dbl

Double 12+ ? Lebensohl 2 NT