TWO4BRIDGE Posted February 11, 2012 Report Share Posted February 11, 2012 Slightly better still (imho) is to handle the 5♠4♥ hand through 3♣ and the single suited diamond hand with 4♣. That leaves 3♠ promising slam interest and 5 or more clubs so Opener can show support directly. Otherwise, Opener bids 3NT and then:- 4♣ = slam try in clubs4♦ = both minors without void4M = both minors with void in suit bid I think the benefits from 3♠ promising clubs [insert: or both minors ] more than makes up for the (admittedly crippling) loss of Gerber!Say it ain't so .... I have to give up GERBER ? lol But seriously, your two posts ( # 15 and # 22 ) show a profound improvement for Responder describing slammish hands with one or both minors ( for 2NT auctions ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdeegan Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 :P Yes there is a scientific method applicable to this hand. It is called probability theory. The combined probability that you have two quick ♥ losers, AND that the opponents will cash out on opening lead is very close to zero. You might consider blasting on this hand since it will make it harder on the defenders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Statto Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 You just walked into my check-raise. This is bridge, not poker B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOGIC Posted February 12, 2012 Report Share Posted February 12, 2012 Pretty easy gerber, whats the problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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