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Opponents opened one of a suit (natural)


I have recently incorporated a significant change of method/recommendation in relation to hands which are 5-4 in the majors.  This reflects a change in modern standard practice.



Here we come to the very heart of overcalling.


double


the 1NT overcall


the 2NT overcall


new suit at the lowest level


jump in a new suit


cue-bid in the opponents’ suit


jump in the opponents’ suit


two-suited hands


Special cases are:-


overcalling in the protective seat


overcalling in the sandwich seat


overcalling on a passed hand

Beginner and above

Advancer’s next bid

This page last revised 2nd Feb 2022

Context - Acol bidding - overcaller.