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1/20-Easybridge
When you bid a negative double, how many points can partner expect?
6+ if the opponents bid on the one level(8 for 2lvl minor, 9 for 2lvl major, and 10 over that)
2-Easybridge
When you bid a negative double, how many cards can partner expect in unbid major?
4
If you have 5 then overcall, except if you have 5 hearts and less then 10HCP(or 11?)
3-Easybridge

If partner overcalls 1H with
1S, how many spades is she
promising?
At least 5. With only 4 she will double.
4-Easybridge

1C (1D ) Dbl
What does double mean?
It is a negative double showing at least 6 points and
4H and 4S. Uses opponents bid to give more info.
5-Easybridge

1H (1S )Dbl
What does double mean?
What is opener's rebid?
No heart support. Two 4cd minors. (ONE per Bergen 6pts)
Opener rebids hearts with 6,
bids NT w/ Spade stppr or picks a minor.
6-Easybridge

What do you need to overcall?
8-16 HCP (8-bad18 per D.A.)and a good 5 card suit. If overcalling on 2 level you need an opening hand and a good 5 card suit.
7-Easybridge

Define a take out double?
This double is made at your first opportunity, your partner has not yet bid. 12+ points, singleton or void in
opponents suit. At least 3 cards (better 4) in unbid suits especially a major.
8-Easybridge

Your partner makes an overcall, with 3 card support and 11 points what do you do?
que bid. There may be a game here but you need to know if opener has full opening values. This shows a limit raise.
9-Easybridge

S: 6 H: KQ109765 D:A76 C:65
You are decarer. whats your bid?
Pass you are too strong to pre-empt if partner has not yet passed. Also don't pre-empt with an outside A.Pts s/b in oc suit.
10-Easybridge

S: AJ8765 H:653 D:76 C:2
You are declarer. What is your bid?
Pass. The spade suit is too weak. Five points but no spot cards.
11-Easybridge

1S (P) 2H (P)
How many hearts are promised?
5. When you go to the two level you must have 5 of a major (only four of a minor).
SA:11 points, 2/1: an opening hand.
12-Easybridge

When responder bids spades and then hearts, how many spades does she have?
She has at least 5 spades and 10 points. (You would have bid hearts first with 4 and 4)You must have 10 points to bid a second suit.
13-Easybridge

When should you double 4 of a minor?
Rarely. When they are going down 4 and have no place to hide. Normally a score of 100vs.50 won't beat the part score 140 your side could make.
14-Easybridge

When the opener jumps in their first bid suit, what does it mean?
They have medium points 16-18 and they have 6 in their suit.
15-Easybridge

1c 1d
1s 2NT
What does 2Nt mean?
Responder has 11+ points and a heart stopper. Invites no trump game.
16-Easybridge

When should I balance?
When they stop at the two level and you are the final pass.
17-Easybridge
Opponent: 1D 1H 2H -
KQ10 10987 Q3 A1053
In balancing position what do you do?
Pass
It is likely they may be set,
and you and your partner may
not fit well.
18-Easybridge
Opponent: 1D 1H 2H -
j10432 87 Q32 A105
In balancing position what
do you do?
2S. If they bid 3H partner should pass and you will likely set them. Partner should have about 12 points.
19-Easybridge
Opponent: 1D 1H 2H -
Q1083 87 KQ3 K543
In balancing position what
do you do?
Double. Shows 10 points and a take out double shape.
Get them to the 3 level.(9 points per Bergen)
20-Easybridge
Opponent: 1D 1H 2H -
103 87 KQ873 A1075
In balancing what
do you do?
2NT. Shows the minors and asks parter to pick one.
Get them to the 3 level.
21-Easybridge
What do you lead against a part score?
Trump.
22-Easybridge
Partner leads 2, decarer plays K from K103 dummy, what card do you play Q94?
Play the 9 to show the Q?
23-Easybridge
Partner leads 2, decarer plays from 543 dummy, what card do you play J109?
Play the 9 when decarer plays AK or Q partner will "know" you have the J and 10. As decarer play the highest of touching cards.
24-Easybridge
Partner leads 2 what to you play from AK3?
Play the K, when it wins partner will "know" you have the A.
25-Easybridge

Partner leads 2 what to you play from AK?
Play out of order. Play the A first follow by the K showing a dblton.
27-Easybridge
When partner plays the K then the A showing a dblton what should partner do?
Play a low card to show the lower (non trump) suit, play a high card to show the higher suit for continuation.
27-Easybridge
What is standard attitude signaling?
When partner is on opening lead, play a 6 spot or higher to encourage, play 5 spot or lower to discourage.
28-Easybridge
When partner on opening lead plays the K followed by the A what do you know?
She has a dblton, show a suit preference so you can get back to her with a rough.
29-Easybridge
When opponents bidding is agressive how will this affect the opening lead?
You should be more aggressive time is short.
30-Easybridge
What suit should you lead against a slam?
Lead a club. It is often overlooked

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