Topic - Jump Shift
Jump Shift Bidding
Making a jump shift involves jumping the bidding one more level than minimum and the shift means to change the suit you are bidding. This is a sign that your hand is strong 17+ points and it is a force on partner to keep the bidding going for one more round.
Eight Ever Nine Never
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Responders Jump Shift
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