Thank you for your question. Yes, I agree - it’s certainly a problem if a 5-card suit is too weak to rebid, but with 2+ honours in the suit then I’m reasonably content to rebid it. If it’s any weaker, I’d want 6 cards for sure, so would be wary of opening with 5. As ever, it helps if opener and partner have the same understanding!
Good explanation. However if you have a weak opening hand and can't reverse, and end up rebidding your opening suit, doesn't that imply holding 6 of that suit?
This is the first time I’ve understood the barrier. Thank you.
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Thank you for your question. Yes, I agree - it’s certainly a problem if a 5-card suit is too weak to rebid, but with 2+ honours in the suit then I’m reasonably content to rebid it. If it’s any weaker, I’d want 6 cards for sure, so would be wary of opening with 5. As ever, it helps if opener and partner have the same understanding!
Very clear video. Many thanks.
Thank you Sue.
Excellent: clear, well structured explanation. Good pace. Thank you
Thank you, good to hear it's been useful.
Good explanation. However if you have a weak opening hand and can't reverse, and end up rebidding your opening suit, doesn't that imply holding 6 of that suit?
I agree it’s definitely much better to have 6 in the suit whenever possible!