Topic - Responder’s Rebid

Responder’s Rebid is the Roadmap to Your second call.
We’ll turn those “now what?” moments into clear plans: when to raise partner, when to show a new suit,
when to rebid your own, and when a notrump rebid is best.

What a Difference a Lead Makes

A club opening yields 11 tricks; a spade start gives only 9

From Length to Leverage

How developing long suits enables a squeeze play

Jacoby Transfers vs. Stayman over 2NT

When to ask and when to transfer after partner’s 2NT opener

Stayman or Transfer over Notrump

Adapting your methods at the 3-level.

Finesses & Ruffs: Eliminating Losers

But only if you play them the “right” way.

The Quantitative 4NT

Invite to slam without asking for aces

Smart Responses over 2NT

So you don’t say “of course” after the fact

Pressure First, Penalties Next

Techniques to nudge the opponents too high, then cash in

Invite, Don’t Gamble

Point ranges and tools for disciplined auctions

Negative First, Penalty Next

Use the takeout double to explore—then pounce for profit