Responses To Michaels
Initially, partner should assume a weak hand by the Michaels bidder; with a strong hand, the Michaels bidder will follow with a second non-forced call. Responses to the Michaels cuebid include:
- A preference bid
- A jump preference bid (usually preemptive)
- A cuebid of opener's suit, which is a game or slam try
- A new suit, non-forcing
- 2NT. When the cuebid is in a major suit, asks partner to name his minor suit
- 3NT is to play
- 4♣ serves the same purpose as 2NT in competitive auctions when 2NT is no longer available. 4NT serves the same purpose as 2NT when 2NT and 4♣ are not available.
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