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IMPROVERS’ LESSONSWelcome
Teacher: Your Name HereTelephone: 123 4567Email: email@address.co.nz
© Copyright Reserved New Zealand Bridge Inc. 2016 Prepared by Amanda SmithSlide2
Lesson NineMinimum, Invitational and Game Force BidsSlide3
OPENING HANDSBe mindful of which type of hand you haveMINIMUM – 11-15 points
INVITATIONAL – (15)16-17 pointsGAME FORCING – 18-19 points (or shapely)Slide4
OPENER’S MINIMUM REBIDS = 11-15Show partner your minimum handSupport partner’s suit at the 2-level1
12… Showing minimum hand (11-15) with spade supportSlide5
OPENER’S MINIMUM REBIDS = 11-15Show partner your minimum handOpener rebids own suit at the 2-level1
12… Showing minimum hand (11-15) with an extra diamondSlide6
OPENER’S MINIMUM REBIDS = 11-15Show partner your minimum handOpener rebids a lower ranking suit1
12… Showing minimum hand (11-15(16)) with 5+ diamonds and 4+ clubsSlide7
OPENER’S INVITATIONAL REBIDS = (15)(16-17)Show partner your invitational handSupport partner’s suit at the 3-level
113… Showing invitational hand (16-17) with heart supportSlide8
OPENER’S INVITATIONAL REBIDS = (15)(16-17)Show partner your invitational handJump in your own suit (6-card suit)
113… Showing invitational hand (16-17) with 6-card heart suitSlide9
OPENER’S INVITATIONAL REBIDS = (15)(16-17)Show partner your invitational handBid Notrumps at lowest possible level
111NT… Showing balanced hand with 15-17 pointsSlide10
OPENER’S INVITATIONAL REBIDS = (15)(16-17)Show partner your invitational handBid Notrumps at lowest possible level
11NT2NT… Showing balanced hand with 16-17 pointsSlide11
OPENER’S FORCING REBIDS = 18-19 or shapelyShow partner your good handBids a higher ranking suit
112… Showing 17-19 points, forcing for one round, with 5+(4) diamonds and 4 hearts, and no spade supportSlide12
OPENER’S FORCING REBIDS = 18-19 or shapelyShow partner your Game Forcing handBids a new suit at the 3-level
113 … Showing 18-19 points, GAME forcing with 5+ hearts and 4+clubs and no spade supportSlide13
OPENER’S FORCING REBIDS = 18-19 or shapelyShow partner your Game Forcing handJump in Notrumps
112NT… Showing 18-19 points, a balanced hand (at least 2 of every other suit), game forcingSlide14
OPENER’S FORCING REBIDS = 18-19 or shapelyShow partner your Game Forcing handJump in Notrumps
12 3NT… Showing 18-19 points, a balanced hand (at least 2 of every other suit), game forcingSlide15
OPENER’S REBIDS AFTER A 2-LEVEL RESPONSEShow partner your Game Forcing handReverse by opener = 15+ points
12 2… Showing 15+points, 5+ hearts and 4+ spades, game forcingSlide16
OPENER’S REBIDS AFTER A 2-LEVEL RESPONSEShow partner your Game Forcing handBid a new suit at the 3-level
12 3… Showing 15+points, 5-card heart suit and 4+ clubs, game forcingSlide17
OPENER’S REBIDS AFTER A 2-LEVEL RESPONSEShow partner your Game Forcing handJump in your own suit (6-card suit)
12 3… Showing 15+points, 6-card heart suit, game forcingSlide18
OPENER’S REBIDS AFTER A 2-LEVEL RESPONSEShow partner your Game Forcing handBid Notrumps (at any level)
12 2NT… Showing 15+points, game forcingSlide19
OPENER’S REBIDS AFTER A 2-LEVEL RESPONSEShow partner your Game Forcing handBid a new suit at the 2-level
12 2… Showing 12+points, forcing for one round to at least 2Slide20
RESPONDING HANDSBe mindful of which type of hand you haveMINIMUM – 6-9 points
INVITATIONAL – 10-12 pointsGAME FORCING – 13+ pointsSlide21
RESPONDER’S MINIMUM SECOND BID = 6-9Show partner your minimum handShow preference for one of partner’s suits
112… Showing minimum hand with less than a 6-card heart suit/Slide22
RESPONDER’S MINIMUM SECOND BID = 6-9Show partner your minimum handShow preference for one of partner’s suits
112… Showing minimum hand with heart preference (might only have a doubleton)2 Slide23
RESPONDER’S MINIMUM SECOND BID = 6-9Show partner your minimum handRebid your own suit at the 2-level1
12… Showing minimum hand with 6-card spade suit2 Slide24
RESPONDER’S MINIMUM SECOND BID = 6-9Show partner your minimum handBid 1NT if available1
11… Showing 6-9 points, with 4-card heart suit and no support for clubs or spades1NTSlide25
RESPONDER’S INVITATIONAL SECOND BID = 10-12Show partner your invitational handRaise opener’s suit to the 3-level 1
12… Showing invitational hand with 3-card support for hearts3 Slide26
RESPONDER’S INVITATIONAL SECOND BID = 10-12Show partner your invitational handRaise opener’s suit to the 3-level 1
12 … Showing invitational hand with 3-card support for diamonds3 Slide27
RESPONDER’S INVITATIONAL SECOND BID = 10-12Show partner your invitational handRebid your own suit (6-card) at the 3-level1
12 … Showing invitational hand with 6-card heart suit3 Slide28
RESPONDER’S INVITATIONAL SECOND BID = 10-12Show partner your invitational handBid 2NT1
12 … Showing a balanced(ish) hand with 10-12 points and promises a spade hold2NTSlide29
RESPONDER’S INVITATIONAL SECOND BID = 10-12Show partner your invitational handBid 2NT1
11 … Showing a balanced hand with 10-12 points and promises a club hold2NTSlide30
RESPONDER’S INVITATIONAL SECOND BIDRemember that your hand can become invitational with only 7-8 points if opener has shown you an invitational type hand (16-17 points)Slide31
RESPONDER’S FORCING SECOND BID = 13+Show partner your game forcing handReverse Bid – rebid a higher ranked suit
112 … Showing 13+points, 5-card heart suit and 4-card spade suit2Slide32
RESPONDER’S FORCING SECOND BID = 13+Show partner your game forcing handBid a new suit at the 3-level1
12 … Showing 13+points, 5-card spade suit and 4+ clubs3Slide33
RESPONDER’S FORCING SECOND BID = 13+Show partner your game forcing handBid the fourth suit1
12 … Showing 13+points, 5-card spade suit and 4+ hearts2Slide34
RESPONDER’S FORCING SECOND BID = 13+Show partner your game forcing handBid the fourth suit1
12 … Showing 13+points, 5-card spade suit and 4-card heart suit2Slide35
RESPONDER’S STRONG SECOND BID = 13+Show partner your game forcing handBid your own suit then Notrumps
112 … Showing 13+points, 4+-card spade suit and promises a heart hold3NTSlide36
RESPONDER’S FORCING SECOND BIDRemember that your hand can become game forcing with only 9+ points if opener has shown you an invitational type hand (16-17 points)Slide37
SUMMARYBe mindful of what type of hand you haveRebids at the 2-level are minimumRebids at the 3-level (of a suit already bid by either partner) are invitational
A new suit at the 3-level is invitationalSlide38
SUMMARYBe mindful of what type of hand you haveA reverse bid by opener is forcing for one roundA reverse bid by responder is game forcingSlide39
SUMMARYBe mindful of what type of hand you have1NT rebid by opener is invitational and a jump in NT is game forcing1NT rebid by responder is minimum (6-9 points)2NT rebid by responder is invitational (10-12 points)Slide40
IMPROVERS’ LESSONSTeacher: Your Name HereTelephone:
123 4567Email: email@address.co.nzPlease contact me if you have any questions