Reverse Bids: Opener's Rebid/Breaking the Barrier

[@richardking2664]

This is the first time I’ve understood the barrier. Thank you.

[@oasisbridgetuition]

Brilliant news - this will certainly help your game!

[@oasisbridgetuition]

Thank you for your question. Yes, I agree - it’s certainly a problem if a 5-card suit is too weak to rebid, but with 2+ honours in the suit then I’m reasonably content to rebid it. If it’s any weaker, I’d want 6 cards for sure, so would be wary of opening with 5. As ever, it helps if opener and partner have the same understanding!

[@sueburke2307]

Very clear video. Many thanks.

[@oasisbridgetuition]

Thank you Sue.

[@terribroderick5211]

Excellent: clear, well structured explanation. Good pace. Thank you

[@oasisbridgetuition]

Thank you, good to hear it's been useful.

[@craigrt]

Good explanation. However if you have a weak opening hand and can't reverse, and end up rebidding your opening suit, doesn't that imply holding 6 of that suit?

[@oasisbridgetuition]

I agree it’s definitely much better to have 6 in the suit whenever possible!