I think this confirms for me that until I develop a serious, long term partnership, I will be bouncing around various styles and don't have a hope in hell of knowing what is "right". I don't get to this level of discussion and agreements with casual partners. However, it is all very interesting and useful for developing a wish list.
Ambiguous 2C/1x any gf
#21
Posted Yesterday, 13:40
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." MikeH
#22
Posted Today, 21:31
1♠:2♣
2♦:2♠
3♣
I have given this to some partners.
2♣ gf clubs or balanced, 2♠ is 3 card support and 3♣ is opener patterning out
2♣ gf natural 5 crds, 2♠ is 3 card support and 3♣ is a cue (A, K)
2♣ gf clubs or balanced, 2♠ is 3 card support and 3♣ is a cue (A, K)
2♣ is gf 5 cards, 3♣ you are looking a heart stopper ?
Perhaps the key is to be flexible.
2♦:2♠
3♣
I have given this to some partners.
2♣ gf clubs or balanced, 2♠ is 3 card support and 3♣ is opener patterning out
2♣ gf natural 5 crds, 2♠ is 3 card support and 3♣ is a cue (A, K)
2♣ gf clubs or balanced, 2♠ is 3 card support and 3♣ is a cue (A, K)
2♣ is gf 5 cards, 3♣ you are looking a heart stopper ?
Perhaps the key is to be flexible.
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." MikeH