Some hands are just too good.
Rebid your first suit or a quiet 1NT with a hand this good, and you undersell it. Opener's reverse promises 17 or more HCP and is forcing for one round, so responder cannot pass it.
Bridge Unleashed · Workshop #15Do You Have the Points
Do You Have the Points
to Reverse?
Reverses, with Ingberman.
Partner opens, you respond, and then partner's rebid looks stronger than a simple return to the first suit. That is when reverses come in. Learn the 17 point test that tells you when the extra strength is really there, and Ingberman, responder's artificial brake for the hands that are not quite strong enough to drive to game.
$25 for both sessions. Included for VIP members.
Do You Have the Points to Reverse?
Reading the auctionOne test.
One test.
A clear answer either way.
We will work through both sides of the auction: what a reverse promises, and how responder answers it.
Count before you reverse.
Before bidding a new suit at the two level that outranks your first, count your HCP. The house standard for a reverse is 17 or more HCP. Anything less, and you will learn what to bid instead.
2NT says "not quite."
Facing a reverse with 6 to 8 HCP, responder bids Ingberman 2NT, an artificial call that asks opener to slow down.
9 or more bids on.
With 9 or more HCP, responder skips the brake and bids a suit at the three level directly, forcing to game.
Try the reverse test1♦ · 1♠ · ?
1♦ · 1♠ · ?
Do you have the points to reverse?
You opened 1♦. Partner responded 1♠. Now look at your hand.
Choose a rebid, then see how responder answers.
1♦ · 1♠ · ?You are the opener
♠ 6 2 ♥ A K J 5 ♣ K 4 ♦ A Q 10 6 3 (17 HCP)
Step 1 · Your rebid
Choose a rebid to see what happens.
Step 2 · Responder's answer
1♦ · 1♠ · 2♥ · ?You are responder
♠ K 7 4 3 ♥ 9 3 ♣ Q 8 6 ♦ J 8 5 4 (6 HCP)
Choose responder's reply.
* alert: 2NT is Ingberman, artificial.
Learn it. Then play it.
Bring both sides to the table.
Work through both sides of the auction.
Join Tracey for the live lesson: opener's reverse, the 17 point test, and responder's Ingberman answer.
- What a reverse promises
- The 17 point test
- Ingberman 2NT, responder's artificial brake
- The direct three-level bid, 9 or more and forcing to game
Practice the decisions.
Return for Play of the Hand and put the auction to work on real deals. Ask about the bid while the hand is in front of you.
Revisit the recordings afterward when you want another look.
Live lessonPlay of the HandSession recordingsWorkbookPBN practice hands
Recordings will follow the sessions. Workshop materials are being prepared for this event.
Before you join
A few practical things.
Who is this workshop for?
Beginner and intermediate duplicate players who have faced partner's reverse and wondered whether to bid on or stop. If you have used a simple raise before, you are ready for this workshop.
Do I need a partner?
No. You can join solo or with a partner. We will cover the agreement clearly enough to bring home and discuss before your next game.
What if I miss a live session?
Recordings of both sessions are included, so you can return to the lesson and Play of the Hand afterward.
What device do I need?
A laptop, desktop or iPad with a stable connection. Any of the three works fine for following along and using the practice materials.
Is this included in VIP?
Yes. VIP members have this workshop included in their membership. Everyone else joins for $25, covering both sessions.
Count the points
before you guess.
Learn the reverse test, then come back and use it on real hands.
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One ticket includes both sessions. Included for VIP members.