Lesson 4 – LD Precision Club

Player/Student list

Review

Open 2C
	11-15 HCP, 6+C or 5C4M
	Weak responses
		2H,2S : <10 HCP, 6+ suit
		3C ; <10 points, 3+C
		Pass : <10 HCP
	Constructive responses
		2D : 10+ HCP, ask for possible major
		2N : Invite to game at 3NT
		3H,3S : Invite to game at 4M
		4C : Invite to game at 5C
		3N : Game

Open 2D
	11-15 HCP, 4414 distribution
	Weak responses
		Pass
		2H,2S : <6 HCP, 3+ suit
		3C : <9 HCP, 4+ suit
	Constructive responses
		2N : 4+D with stopper, no other 4 card suit, 10-12 HCP
		3N : 4+D with stopper, no other 4 card suit, 13+ HCP
		3H,3S,4C : 4+ suit, HCP depending on length of suit
		4H,4S,5C: 4+ suit, HCP depending on length of suit

	Re-evaluate opener’s hand for them.
	Use “Winning Tricks Evaluation Method” to determine bid
	(HCP+DP-2)/3 + (length of fit – 6)
	Don’t guess, do the math!

Weak Bids

2H, 2S
	6-10 HCP, 6+ cards, 2/5 top honors
	Do not bid again unless asked!
	Asking response: 2NT
		<9 HCP: 3M
		9-10 HCP, no side A/K: 3M
		9-10 HCP, side A/K: 3X






3C, 3D
	6-10 HCP, 7+ cards
	Do not bid again with one exception
	Responder : 3NT
		With side entry: Pass
		With no side entry: 4m


Strong Bids

Open 2NT
	22-24 HCP, balanced hand
	Responses : Std American
		3C : Stayman
		3D, 3H : Transfer
		3S : Minor suit Stayman
		3N : To play
		4X : Long suit

Open 1C
	16+ HCP, any distribution, forcing 1 round, alertable
	Responses
		1D : <8 HCP, forcing 1 round, alertable (likely part score)
		1H : 8-11 HCP, force to 3NT+, alertable (likely game)
		1S, 2C, 2D, 2H : 12+ HCP, 5+ cards in suit, force to game, alertable (possible slam)
		1N : 12+ HCP, balanced, force to game, alertable (possible slam)
		2S : 12+ HCP, 4441 distribution, force to game, alertable (possible slam)
		3X : <8 HCP, 7+ cards in suit, alertable
	Rebid after 2S response
			2N : Please bid singleton suit, alertable
	Rebid after 1D response
			1H,1S,2C,2D: 16-19 HCP, 5+ suit
			1N : 16-18 HCP, balanced
			2N : 19-21 HCP, balanced
			3N : 25+ HCP, balanced
			2H,2S,3C,3D : 20+ HCP, 5+ suit
	Rebid after 1H response
			1S,2C,2D,2H : 5+ cards in suit
			1N : 16-18, balanced
			2N : 19-21, balanced
			2S :  4441 distribution, alertable
				2N : please bid singleton suit, alertable
	Rebids after other responses
			Natural
	Responses after interference
		Pass : <8 HCP
		Double : 8-11 HCP, force to 3N+, alertable
		Other : Same as no interference
	
Special case after interference
		1C-(1X,2X)-P-(P)-Dbl : Balancing double (Pass and Trap)

Practice 1C opens

This is the Basic version.  Highly playable, immediate improvement in performance.  

Improved precision + Winning Tricks Evaluation method = Better Performance!

To come: Advanced version, weaponized!
	Improved NT responses
	Improved major suit opening responses
	Improved 1D opening responses
	Coping with interference bidding
	Competitive bidding when opponents open
	Slam bidding

Deadly!