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