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Lesson Six

Responder’s Rebid

Ranking of the SuitsNo Trumps

Spades

Hearts

Diamonds

Clubs

MAJOR suits

MINOR suits

Finding a FitA Fit is 8+ cards in one suit between the two

hands

If there is a fit in a major suit, then this will be

the trump suit

If there is no fit, then choose No Trumps

Basic Rules for Opening bidsYou must have enough High Card Points

12-19

Basic Rules for Responder’s bidsYou must have enough High Card Points

6or more

½ the amount of points you

need to open

FIRST CHOICE: Support Partner’s suitMinimum (6-9) … bid at the 2 levelNearly game (10-12) … bid at the 3 levelGame (13+) … bid at the Game level

These are limit bids … they are NOT FORCING

SECOND CHOICE: Bid your own suitBid your own suit at the one level if you can

ORWith 10 + points AND 5+ cards in the suit, bid your

own suit at the two level

These bids are unlimited … … they are FORCING … partner MUST bid again

THIRD CHOICE: Bid No TrumpsMinimum (6-9) … bid 1NTNearly game (10-12) … bid 2NTGame (13-15) … bid 3NT

These are limit bids … they are NOT FORCING

NO TRUMPS

Basic Rules for Responder’s RebidThis is most likely to be the final bid

of the auctionResponder has 2 decisions to make:

Choice of suit or No TrumpsChoice of level

Basic Rules for Responder’s RebidGive preference to one of partner’s suits

… preferably a majorBid No Trumps with no fit and some strength in the

unbid suit(s)Rebid own 6+ suit

AND AT THE SAME TIMEDescribe the quality of your hand MINIMUM, NEARLY GAME

or GAME

What is the correct level?It depends on what partner has shown

GAME 18 - 19

CLOSE TO GAME 16 - 17

MINIMUM 12 - 15

IF PARTNER HAS SHOWN MINIMUM

12 - 15 Minimum

• If you are MINIMUM (6-9); pass or 1NT or suit preference at lowest level• If you are CLOSE TO GAME (10-12); invite• If you have GAME (13+) values; bid to

game

ADD your points to partner’s points to choose the level

Responder’s Rebid

Opener 1

Opener 2

Responder 1

Responder PASS

Responder’s Rebid

Opener 1

Opener 2

Responder 1

Responder 2

Responder’s Rebid

Opener 1

Opener 2

Responder 1NT

Responder 2

Responder’s Rebid

Opener 1

Opener 1NT

Responder 1

Responder 3NT

Responder’s Rebid

Opener 1

Opener 2

Responder 2

Responder 3

IF PARTNER HAS SHOWN CLOSE TO GAME

16 - 17 Close to Game

• If you are MINIMUM (6 – 7 points); •pass or;• suit preference at lowest level

•Otherwise … bid GAME

ADD your points to partner’s points to choose the level

Responder’s Rebid

Opener 1

Opener 3

Responder 1

Responder PASS

Responder’s Rebid

Opener 1

Opener 3

Responder 1

Responder 4

Responder’s Rebid

Opener 1

Opener 2NT

Responder 1

Responder 3NT

IF PARTNER HAS SHOWN GAME VALUES

18 – 19 GAME

•Bid GAME (6 - 13 points)•Consider SLAM (14+ points)

ADD your points to partner’s points to choose the level

PLAYING TIPS

Ruffing in Dummy

Play of the Hand – Trump ContractsDraw trumps first

Remember to count how many trumps are left out

STOP drawing trumps when:

Only the highest trump is left OR

Your Opponents trumps have run out

BUT … There is an EXCEPTION

Play of the Hand – Trump ContractsIf dummy has a shortage in a side suit you may be able to

score extra tricks by ruffing with dummy’s trumps

THIS MEANS YOU CAN’T DRAW ALL TRUMPS STRAIGHT AWAY

BRIDGE LESSONS

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