aguahombre Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 All of what Mikeh posted about the 1S vs. 1N rebid with balanced hands is certainly well presented, and covers the position of that camp. Speaking for the other camp: we have two things. 1) Regardless of the low frequency where the others might miss a 4-4 Spade fit which might be the right place to play at the 2-level, we never miss those..and are willing to pay off if NT would have scored as many for the extra 10 points. 2) On a checkback auction after the NT rebid, Spades are conveniently out of the mix as a possible strain ---making the continuations much more efficient as to exact strength and shape at once. It completely eliminates any need we might have for 2-way checkback, leaving the old minor as a natural bid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeh Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 All of what Mikeh posted about the 1S vs. 1N rebid with balanced hands is certainly well presented, and covers the position of that camp. Speaking for the other camp: we have two things. 1) Regardless of the low frequency where the others might miss a 4-4 Spade fit which might be the right place to play at the 2-level, we never miss those..and are willing to pay off if NT would have scored as many for the extra 10 points. 2) On a checkback auction after the NT rebid, Spades are conveniently out of the mix as a possible strain ---making the continuations much more efficient as to exact strength and shape at once. It completely eliminates any need we might have for 2-way checkback, leaving the old minor as a natural bid. I don't see the decision to not play 1 way nmf as a plus in any sense. Old fashioned new minor, which requires extra rounds of bidding to show game force and which requires opener to jump with good hands is horrible, and I don't understand why anyone would prefer that method over 2 way, even if playing up the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wank Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 2h. if i had 3 and a weak hand i'd have raised directly. if i have 3 with extras i can jump now. i like to open 1c with good 5-5 hands in the blacks, not that 2s now should show this, but our current shape with weaker reds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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