By Peter Rhead
Examples of your responses to Simple Overcalls
Last week we reviewed your responses to partner’s SIMPLE SUIT OVERCALLS. The Overcall bid is all about getting your side into the bidding as soon as possible. Partner Overcalls your Left-Hand Opponent’s (LHO) suit opening bid.
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This week we have examples of your hands. You consider which response to use.
Case 1:
Spades xxx
Hearts Qxxx
Diamonds AKxx
Clubs xx
Case 1: Your LHO opens One Heart. Partner Overcalls One Spade. You know partner probably is not wealthy in values but you can help out with your nine points. Bid Two Spades.
Case 2:
Spades xxxx
Hearts AQx
Diamonds xx
Clubs Jxxx
Case 2: Your LHO opens One Spade. Partner Overcalls Two Hearts. With seven points and three good Hearts, you are happy to bid Three Hearts.
Case 3:
Spades Kxx
Hearts KJx
Diamonds xxx
Clubs xxxx
Case 3: Your LHO opens One Club. Partner Overcalls One Diamond. You have a poor supporting hand with only seven points. Just PASS.
For more information, read “Simple Overcalls” in Barbara Seagram’s 25 Ways to Compete in the Bidding, page 11.
Next Week: More Examples of Response to Simple Suit Overcalls.
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