respond to (1S)-X-(p)

[de Cupis]

2H could be 0-8 points, is there a way to narrow range?

[P_Marlowe]

Hi,

 

you could use xfer, starting with 2C.

Starting the xfer with 1NT would be to costly, you need the natural NT

response.

 

This would allow you to bid 2H in 2-ways, direct and via xfer.

The cost being loosing the ability to show clubs may not be a bid deal,

it would also add complexity / increase memory load.

But if you feel strongly about this one, it may be worth it.

 

With kind regards

Marlowe

[bluenikki]

2H could be 0-8 points, is there a way to narrow range?

There is considerable value in _not_ narrowing the range. Usually, it is the opponents' hand, and they will profit more by the knowledge than your partner.

 

That said, it's important to count distribution aggressively to arrive at that "0-8."

[helene_t]

No I don't think so.

 

You could play 1NT as a kind of Lebensohl or you could play 2♣ as a Herbert Negative, or you could play 2♦ as a transfer but I am not convinced that either is a good treatment. You need 1NT, 2♣ and 2♦ as natural responses.

[Gilithin]

2H could be 0-8 points, is there a way to narrow range?

You can divide the range into 3 by using 2 different invites, typically 3♥ and 2♠ followed by 3♥. Traditionally a simple response to a TOD is 0-7 and a jump is about 8-11 but ranges are not fixed so 0-8 is not at all unusual, particularly in this sequence where bidding space for constructive hands tends to be condensed. There are some conventional solutions too but all of them have their downsides so unless you play at a high level, it is probably not worth investing effort here rather than on more critical aspects of the game.