Two Hearts

 2H shows 4-9 HCP (vulnerability dependent) and usually at least 5/4 in '''the majors. 4441s, 4450 and pure 4432s are also possible when NV. '''



 Responders doubles are penalty at any level. Openers doubles shows extra shape.





 Responses:

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 2NT is an artificial enquiry.

 3C/3D are natural and forcing.



 Majors at any level are to play





 Continuations:

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> After 2H - 2NT:

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3C    = Any minimum.

<p class="MsoPlainText">         Continuations:

<p class="MsoPlainText">'''         - 3D is a further length enquiry with NATURAL responses. '''

<p class="MsoPlainText">'''         - 3H/3S are to play. '''

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3D    = Longer Hearts

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3H    = Longer Spades

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3S    = 4/4

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3NT   = 6/5 or 5/6?

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 4C/4D = Shortness in a 5/5

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> Further:

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> After 2H - 2NT - 3C

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3D is a further enquiry with natural responses:

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3H  = Longer Hearts.

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3S  = Longer Spades.

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 3NT = 4/4.

<p class="MsoPlainText"> 4X  = Shortness in a 5/5.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> Interference:

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> If they double our enquiry, ie: 2H – (P) – 2NT – (X)

<p class="MsoPlainText"> System is on.

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<p class="MsoPlainText"> If they interfere with a new suit ie:  2H – (X) – 2NT – (3D).

<p class="MsoPlainText"> Bids are natural but 4C/4D would still be shortage in a 5/5.