Did you know that whistling is high on lists of annoying habits? Think about it. When you're with someone who whistles under their breath, don't you just want to grind your teeth? Have you ever been at the bridge table with someone who did that? Maddening.
Today we're going to tackle a maddening situation in bridge. Your partner makes a Dreaded Reverse, and it's up to you to respond. There are dozens of suggested methods and partnership agreements on the subject, so you and your partner talk this over. We are going to suggest the simplest. It may not be the very best method, but it's easy to remember and will give you a starting point if this is new to you. If you've already got this subject solved with your Pard, good for you! No whistling in the dark for you two. For the rest?
A simple non-jump of an old suit suggests you've got a minimum responding weak hand and serves as a yellow flag to the Reverser. A 2 No-trump is also a slow-down sign. Any other bid is forcing to game.
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