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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
A little ditty to help you remember whether to Finesse or play to Drop an honour card



You Should Try To Count Cards As You Play
Playing the honours in the short suit prevents you getting blocked in the wrong hand



Responders Jump Shift
After partner makes a takeout double



The Opponents Compete Fiercely
Partner supports you



Make a Negative Double - Then a Penalty Double
The opposition may be out of their depth here



Slam
Jump Shift Bids Show Strength



Deep Finesses For Overtricks
Some contracts are hard



Decide Your Line Of Play
A Jump Shift results in 3NT



Partner Responds With a Jump Shift
Should you be in a Suit or No Trump



When Partner Begs
Using a re-entry double