General Strength Game Try

after Minimum Major Raise

Hand Description:

  • Sufficient points to invite to game
  • balanced hand (5332) - high cards in all suits
    • If responder has the top point count of the range for the minimum raise, then bid 4 of the Major suit.
    • If responder has the bottom point count of the range for the minimum raise, then bid 3 of the Major suit.
  • Strength game trys are often "forgotten" by inexperienced players. Discuss these bids with a new partner.
  • Some players use 3 of a Major response to a 1 Major opener in lieu of this bid.

Sequences:

  • Opener point count:   16-18 pts
  • Opener rebid:   2NT after minimum major suit raise
O:R:O:
1H2H2NT
1S2S2NT

Responses:

Responder rebid Description Value
O:3H/S (raise) minimum values 6-7 pts
O:3NT 3334 distribution 8-9 pts
O:4H/S (raise) maximum values 8-9 pts