Discussion, bidding, and deals: weak major suit raises including the “weak freak” and opener’s help suit game try; limit raises and the “two-step” alternative; responder’s preemptive jump raise, cuebids, and Jordan in competition; forcing major suit raises, including Jacoby 2NT. We will focus on evaluating “fit” and on the special value of distribution in a major suit contract. Students should be familiar with the guidelines taught in Audrey Grant’s Bridge Basics Series—An Introduction, Competitive Bidding, and Popular Conventions.
Textbook: ACBL Major Suit Raises 1. Those who register will be notified of arrangements to
purchase the text from an instructor. Cost is $6.30 each.
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