More 2/1 questions - part 1

[paulhar]

Hi. You are playing 1S-2H game forcing (absolutely - a 3H rebid by responder can't be passed.) What is 4H by opener?

[helene_t]

would assume picture bid with a random advanced p.

[Fluffy]

5422 or 5332 minimum

[andy_h]

I play it as 5422 minimum with no controls in the minors. With a decent 13/14 with 5332 or 5422 I would raise it to 3H. With a minimum 5332 I would rebid 2S then bid 3H.

[peachy]

Tends to be 5422 minimum hand instead of 5431 or 5413 because splinter is also available, and no minor suits controlled. I would not jump to 4H with only three card support, but some hands it might be the best description.

[whereagles]

Picture bid, although it's so rare people usually let go the absence of side controls requirement.

[Hanoi5]

What is the meaning of 'picture bid'? I always thought this showed a minimum hand with 3 or 4 card fit.

[dicklont]

What is the meaning of 'picture bid'? I always thought this showed a minimum hand with 3 or 4 card fit.

A picture bid show a specific hand. ´

In this sequence it shows values only in ♥ and ♠.

 

This really helps responder to decide about slam.

 

You can also play 1♠ - 2♥ - 4♥ as a minimum with threecard support, but then your jump is not so sharply defined and may leave responder guessing.

[brianshark]

A picture bid means a raise but with no shortage, or A, or K in either of the unbid suits.

[H_KARLUK]

Too many years passed

 

3♥ slam interest

4♥ to play

Still can't find my ACES book :)