Takeout Double

• 4 cards in unbid major suits (usually)
• 3-4 cards in unbid minor suits
• 14+ pts (evaluate as responder with fit)
• guideline: subtract 1 pt if ideal shape
• guideline: add 1 or 2 pts if vulnerable

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Suit Overcall

• 5+ card suit
• 10-16 pts
  • good, semi-solid suit or
  • opening hand values

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Strong Overcall

• 6+ card suit
• 17+ pts
• Use Strong Double bid

NT Overcall

• balanced hand
• full stopper in opener's suit
• 15-18 HCPs

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