Bidding Mantras

Topics covered in this pamphlet include:

• A passed hand cannot force
• Loosen up in third seat
• Bid to the level of the fit
• Play at the 2-level, defend at the 3-level
• Play at the 4-level, defend at the 5-level
• The preemptor 'never' bids again
• 6-4 bid more; 7-4 bid even more
• Open the bidding with 12 points
• The player who knows, goes
• Don't tell the same story twice
• Bidding two suits suggests a 5-4 shape
• Over opener's 1NT, a bid of 2-suit is a drop dead