Suit Opener

• 1st/2nd seat:  sound
• 3rd seat:  light
• 4th seat:  sound w/minors, aggressive w/majors

NT Opener

• Strong 1NT: 15-17 HCPs
• Other NT sequences:   Summary

Preemptive Opener

• Light (Non-vulnerable) to Sound (Vulnerable)

Defensive Bidding

• 1/1 overcall:  light with very good suit
• 2/1 overcall:  generally sound, good suit
• doubles:  occasionally light
• jumps shifts:  weak
• 2 suited:  Unusual 2NT, Michaels Cue Bid

Balancing

• suit bids:   light to minimum opener
• double:  good hand, possibly off-shape
• 1 NT:  10-14 HCPs