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Think about your rebid before opening to avoid misunderstanding and build partnership trust
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When you open the bidding with 1♣, 1♦, 1♥, or 1♠ and your partner has not already passed you promise them you will make another bid if they respond with a suit bid.
If you open this hand with 1♥ ( higher of two four card suits ) what do you rebid when partner responds 2♦?
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You cannot rebid 2NT because that promises partner 15-16 points which you don't have. Partner will choose the worng final contract based on your misinformation and be in doubt next time you make a promise.
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To bid your club suit you'd have to bid 3♣. That is a reverse and because it uses so much bidding space promises partner 16+ points. Once again this would be misleading partner, leading to the wrong contract and lack of trust.
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Rebidding two hearts is also not possible as it promises 5 hearts
In this case open 1NT showing a 12-14 point balanced hand. Your partner now knows the shape and strength of your hand. If they choose to make a forcing bid you will be able to respond without lying. No promises broken - partnership trust sustained! |
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