If this is your first visit to BridgeDoctor Bridge Lessons Online - Acol Lesson 5"Opener's" Rebids (the second bid)If the responder changes suit this is a "forcing bid", so the opener must keep the auction going by bidding again. As the opening bidder ("opener") you have several choices:
Rebid OptionsRaise Responders suitShow your own second suitRebid your first bid suitBid No TrumpsWhat is your Opening bid and your rebid on the following hands?Hand 4.
♠ 8 5
♥ K J 10 7 6 ♦ A 6 ♣ A Q 4 3 Open 1 ♥ and bid 2♣ after partner’s 1♠ response
Hand 5.
♠ K 8 7 2
♥ K J 10 7 6 ♦ A 5 ♣ J 3 Open 1 ♥ and bid 2♠ because you have a fit
Hand 6.
♠ K Q J 2
♥ K Q J 7 6 ♦ A K 2 ♣ 4 Open 1 ♥ and bid 4♠ after
partner’s 1 ♠ response This time you have a fit and enough HCP to bid game (6+20 TP = 26)
Hand 7.
♠ K 8
♥ K J 10 7 6 ♦ A 6 5 4 3 ♣ 4
Open 1♥ and bid 2 ♦ after
partner’s 1 ♠ response
Hand 8.
♠ K J 4 3
♥ K J 10 7 6 ♦ K 6 ♣ A J Open 1 ♥ and then bid
3 ♠ after partners's ♠ bid to show your partner that you have nearly enough points to bid "game"
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