Topic - Forcing Bids
In bridge, forcing bids compel a partner to keep bidding, ensuring that the auction continues. They communicate strong hands or specific game or slam interest. Forcing bids help explore potential contracts and convey detailed hand information, allowing partners to make informed decisions on the best final contract.Forcing Bids
Do you have the points?
Make an Invitational Bid to find out
Invitational Bids
Partner accepts
Use an invitational bid to decide on the best level for your contract
Invite partner to bid game
An Invitational Bid allows responder to choose game or part game
Tricky No Trump Contract
A cross ruffing festival
After an Invitational Bid
With a minimum of your range you decline but with a maximum you accept
Responding to an Invitational Bid
Make an Invitational bid to your partner
Sometimes you can feel really irritated at your partner not accepting an invitation
Accepting an Invitational Bid
You have the upper range for your bid so you accept the invitation
When should you bid a headless four card major
Rather than your five card minor?
Bidding when partner doesn't have your four card Major
Partners suit is not the one you want