Exactly 4 cards in major suit(s)
Remember that major suit fits of 8+ cards is the dream? So when partner shows a good hand by opening 1NT and you have at least one four card major, you really want to find out if partner also has four cards in that suit. If your hand is weak, you can’t afford to ask […]
Balanced, no 4+ major
This is the easy one! With no major suit prospects and no long minor (6+) you have a balanced hand opposite a balanced hand so it’s just a question of doing the sums. With a weak hand you know you don’t have enough for game so you can just pass and leave partner to play […]
Responding to NT: Introduction
We do some things in response to NT openings that will seem strange, and probably mildly confusing at first, but don’t be daunted. There will be lots here to help and you will be amazed at how quickly all of this will feel completely normal and familiar. A couple of points to get you started: […]