Bidding sIngle suited hands. Bridge Bidding Basics.

[@archiewoosung5062]

Like the short videos

[@peterblenkinsop2985]

Love your videos. So clear and a gentle presentation. In this single-suited hand video, why not count 5 3 3 2 hands as single-suited? Let's give it 16 hcp so you would not open ACOL 1NT.

[@bridgetrampton1537]

Hi. So pleased you enjoy the talks! re your question I tend to think of hands as either balanced, 2 suited or single suited. (Let's forget about the dreaded 4441 shape). In my mind a single suited hand must have at least 6 cards. I can see why you might think "hang on, there is only one long suit here" but it's not long enough. Balanced comes first. Hope that helps! B

[@peterblenkinsop2985]

@@bridgetrampton1537 I think you have a lovely style of presentation. I look forward to your videos. Ok re the single suited is a 6 card suit for you.

[@SmileyEmoji42]

Those were 6 card majors. What about minor suits when you want to play in NT if possible?

[@bridgetrampton1537]

you can't bid 2nt unless you think you have about 22/23 points between the two hands. For instance if the bidding goes 1h 1s 2c 2nt you are promising 10-12 points. If you don't' have that point count you need to take it to a safe landing place in a suit contract. Sometimes you might bid your six card minor.

[@loretomurraylm]

Very fast for me, don’t give me time to think when you are trying to learn.

[@bridgetrampton1537]

sorry - I know i'm a very fast speaker. Did you know you can click on the little clog under the video to slow things down?

[@cyndy3516]

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