whidbey

I believe in the approach where Michaels, and unusual 2NT, are either weak or strong. When you have a 'strong' Michaels you will feel comfortable in bidding again. The easy metric I use is LTC. 5 is strong, 7 is weak. With 6 LTC just overcall and hope you get a chance to mention your lower ranking suit later in the auction. Don't use HCP! AQxxx KQxxx xx x is a 5 LTC and strong hand. QJxxx Kxxxx xx x is weak and a candidate for a Michaels 2m bid if partner isn't a passed hand - non-vul.

All good points. I think you meant winning after 1D-1♠-2D-2H...since the 2D bid promised 4 hearts. It seems 2H by responder after 1D-1S-2m should be non-forcing. What about other continuations?

Yes, I think you're right. We'll change that.

This is in the context of 1C=16+, 1D (may be as short as 1) 1H/1S=11-15, 1NT=11-15 balanced, 2C=11-15 with 6+ GOOD clubs, may have a 4 card major (Hamway response structure) 2D=11-15 with 6+ GOOD diamonds, may NOT have a 4 card major 2H=Flannery 2S=weak 2 2N=20-21 I'd be interested in your thoughts about our initial ideas. We are thinking of the following structure after this 2D: 2H=INV - opener can pass with a minimum and 2 or 3 card support 2S=INV - opener can pass with a minimum and 2 or 3 card support, otherwise: 2NT=natural, Max (probably with 2 card support) 3C=Max, club values or length, looking for 3NT (worried about OM) 3D=NF 3OM=double stopper, looking for 3NT (worried about clubs) 3NT=to play 3M=min with 3 card support 4M=Max with support 2NT=Forcing, asking bid 3C= Max, club values or length 3D=all minimums 3H=Max, heart values 3S=Max, spade values 3NT=solid diamonds 3C=Forcing, 6+ clubs 3D=less than inv 3H=GF, 6+ 3S=GF, 6+

I few years ago on this forum a Precision like system was discussed where the opening 2D bid showed 6+D, no 4 card major, and 11-15. A key part of this approach used 1D-1S-2m to promise 4 hearts and 5+ in the minor suit, while 1D-1M-1NT promised both minors (at least 5/4). What is the best way to continue after the 2D opener using this approach?