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Weak Jump Overcall

Direct jump suit overcalls are weak according to rule of 2 and 3

Responding to weak jump overcall

Advancer bids

• New suit = Forced
• 2NT = Ogust Convention, 15⁺ HCP

o 3 = 6-8 HCP, bad suit

o 3♦ = 6-8 HCP, good suit (2 of 3 top)
o 3♥ = 9-11 HCP, bad suit

o 3 = 9-11 HCP, good suit (2 of 3 top)

o 3NT = 9-11 HCP, AKQxxx
• Raise = RONF

• Jump raise = preemptive raise

• Cue bid = GF. Asks for shortness

Jump Cue bid

Direct jump cue bid overcall is 8 ½ playing tricks. Solid suit.

Responder to jump cue bid

Advancer bids

• Lowest step = 0-2 control and no stop in the cue bid suit
• New major -below game = F, good 6-card, if below game.

• 3NT = with stopper in cue bid suit, 0-2 controls

• 4NT = 3⁺ outside control with stopper

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