[PDF] acbl weak 2 bids

The weak two-bid is typically a six-card suit in the 5–11 high-card point range. It has two purposes — constructive and obstructive. By making a weak two-bid, you are describing your hand (constructive). This gives partner information to help him decide how high to bid and what suit to compete in.
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  • What is a weak 2 bid in contract bridge?

    Weak Two Opening bids are a preemptive bid. Weak Two bids tell your partner that you have at least a 6-card suit and 6-10 HCP with two or more high-cards in the bid suit. Generally bidding Weak Twos does not exclude a 4 card side-suit holding in another suit.

  • How do you respond to weak 2 bids?

    Responding to a weak two bid. If you don't have at least 2 card support, you should pass unless you have 16+ HCP. The general system of responding is called RONF -- Raise (is the) Only Non-Forcing (Bid). If you bid any new suit, you are showing 5+ cards and asking responder to raise with 3 card support.

  • What is a weak 2 bid overcall?

    ENTERING THE BIDDING AFTER A WEAK TWO-BID
    When the opponents open the bidding, you can enter the bidding with an overcall or a double. An overcall says that you have a good suit of your own. A double says that you can support any of the un-bid suits.
  • The Weak Two opener must bid again. 2NT = Good hand (14+ points, usually with a fit for partner's suit), at least invitational to game. 2NT asks opener to show an outside Ace or King by bidding that suit at the 3-level.
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By making a weak two-bid you are describing your hand. (constructive). This gives partner information to help him decide how high to bid and what suit to.



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ACBL Convention Charts Introduction

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OVERCALLING WEAK TWO BIDS YOURE MUCH MORE

LHO WILL. HAVE NO PROBLEM MAKING A PENALTY DOUBLE WHEN YOU MAKE. A POOR OVERCALL OF A WEAK TWO OPENING BID. 2 HEARTS – 2 SPADES BY YOU – DOUBLE IS PENALTY