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 Rebidding after a Reverse by Steve Nellissen

The most difficult part of reverses, is not identifying when you have a Reverse, but how high the partnership should bid. The best method is to have a series of rebids by responder that describes their shape and point range.

Here is what I propose:

Fourth suit or two notrump (Whichever is cheaper) is an artificial negative showing 5-7 points.

A rebid of your original Major suit response, shows Five or more cards with no specific range. (Responder clarifies on his next bid or pass openers minimum reverse rebid (2NT or Three 's here) ).

All of responders other bids are at least game forcing (8 points). Let's try a few together.

Question 1

  Your Hand
 K 8 7 6
 Q 6 5
 J 7 5
 10 8 2
 
Q: 1 - As West, what is your rebid, to indicate a poor hand?
SouthWestNorthEast
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P1 P2
P?


 Your choice:
A: Two 's. This is the cheaper of fourth suit or two notrump. Opener is now able to place the contract, knowing you have 5-7 points. Two Notrump and old suits are not forcing

Your result so far:
Open Question

About Steve Nellissen at The bridge Table



Steve Nellissen is The Bridge Table's co-owner and Club Manager. He is a Diamond Life Master and holds many regional titles and several high finishes in national, open championships. Steve's local titles include the Johnke teams, Reitman double knockout and the Unit 106 Pro-Am. Steve is an ACBL Accredited Bridge Teacher, Easybridge! Presenter, American Bridge Teachers' Association Associate member and ACBL Club Director.

Question 2

  Your Hand
 K Q 8 7 6
 Q 5 4
 8 7
 7 5 2
 
Q: 2 - Ok, here is another hand. What's your rebid (as West), the auction is the same.
SouthWestNorthEast
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P1P2
P?


 Your choice:
A: Two 's. You are just letting partner know that you have five 's. and Five points. This will be useful if he has three card support. He knows if he rebids two notrump or three of an old suit, that you might pass.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 3

  Your Hand
 K Q 8 7
 K 10 6 5
 Q 8
 7 6 5
 
Q: 3 - Let's try a couple of more. Same Auction, what's your rebid as responder (West)?
SouthWestNorthEast
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P1P2
P?


 Your choice:
A: Three NoTrump. We have points for game, and a Stopper. With a better hand, it might be best to bid three 's forcing and Notrump later.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 4

  Your Hand
 A 6 5 4
 Q 8 7
 K 10 5 4 2
 8
 
Q: 4 - Ok, just a couple of more. As West?
SouthWestNorthEast
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P1P2
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 Your choice:
A: Three 's. Game forcing with Four plus card support.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 5

  Your Hand
 A Q 7 6 5
 7 6
 K J 8 7
 J 2
 
Q: 5 - You're West. Very same auction, there getting harder.
SouthWestNorthEast
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P1P2
P?


 Your choice:
A: Two 's. Three 's is not wrong, but we'd hate to play in five 's when partner has three 's. Remember two 's is just a waiting bid showing Five or more 's with no point range. If partner can't raise 's then we'll show our support.

Your result so far:
Open Question

Question 6

  Your Hand
 K 8 7 6
 3 2
 Q 9 8 6 5
 J 2
 
Q: 6 - Ok, last one for today. What's your rebid (as West)?
SouthWestNorthEast
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P1P2
P?


 Your choice:
A: Two 's. While it is clear we want to play in 's we cannot bid three 's as it's game forcing. We start with the Negative two 's and then raise 's and partner will know we have 5-7 points with support for 's.

Your result so far:
Open Question

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