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• 4NT = 10+ HCP, support minor

o Cue bid = slam interest
o Bid minor = to play

• 5 unspecified minor = pass or correct, PRE

Leaping Michaels.

When opponent opens preemptive at 2 or 3 level, we jump to 4♣ or 4♦ as Leaping Michaels
showing 5-5 shape with 10-15 HCP.

➢ Leaping Michaels 4♣ as cue bidding show two suit major, 10-15 HCP

➢ Leaping Michaels 4♣ as jump bidding or over PRE show clubs and unspecified major
➢ Leaping Michaels 4♦ as cue bidding show two suit major, 10-15 HCP

➢ Leaping Michaels 4♦ as jump bidding or over PRE show diamonds and unspecified
major

The following applies when playing Leaping Michaels

➢ (2♥) - 4♣ shows clubs and spades
➢ (2♥) - 4♦ shows diamonds and spades

➢ (2♠) - 4♣ shows clubs and hearts
➢ (2♠) - 4♦ shows diamonds and hearts

➢ (3♣) - 4♦ shows diamonds and unspecified major

To find out unspecified major using next step to ask partner to pass or correct

(2♦)-4♣-(P)-4♦ if Leaping Michaels bidder have hearts bid 4♥ otherwise bid 4♠
(3♣)-4♦-(P)-4♥ if Leaping Michaels bidder have hearts bid pass otherwise bid 4♠

Responding to Leaping Michaels

Advancer bids

• Bid known suit = natural non forcing
• Bid next step = ask unknown majors

• 4NT = RKCB

• Bid game in major = to play
• Bid game in minor = to play

• Cue bid = Slam interest.

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