how to reevaluate openers hand after raise

[sgarlapati]

how to reevaluate openers hand after raise by responder.?add long suit pts or short suit or both.thanks

[Guest Jlall]

In general if you find a fit then use short suit points, and if you don't then use long suit points.

 

So after 1C p 1S p if you are considering 2S or 3S, adjust with short suit points (you have a fit).

 

After 1C p 1S p if you are considering 2C or 3C then use long suit points (add for a 7 card suit, etc).

 

Also remember shortness in partner's suit is a reason to be on the cautious side.

[kenrexford]

I'd suggest, at least for major-suit raises, using a losing trick count approach. LTC is most ideal for the bid-and-raise auction with a major focus. "Points" is a difficult method to use, despite it's introduction as, ironically, to make things easier.

[P_Marlowe]

how to reevaluate openers hand after raise by responder.?add long suit pts or short suit or both.thanks

Not both, if you have length, you have

shortness as well.

 

With kind regards

Marlowe

[Cascade]

I can't remember ever using length or shortage points after a simple raise.

 

Most times you can make a decent estimate of how many tricks you will make opposite partner's hand.

 

A simple raise shows around 6-9 points which typically will cover somewhere between zero and four of your losers - four might be something like two working kings, the trump queen and a useful ruffing value. Some modified Losing Trick Count approach should work well.

 

If I need one cover card I would just bid game.

 

If I need two cover cards then I will just bid game under pressure but with no opposition bidding I will make a game try - short or long suit depending on your methods.

 

If I need three cover cards then I might make a game try especially if there are a variety of combinations of cards that will make game.

 

If I need more than this I pass.

 

In all of this I am optimistic as there are always other ways making your contract. One of my favourite partners has a saying 'nothing a few finesses won't cure'.