Question:
West has 20 HCP and a void in S and opens 2C. The question
here is whether or not you include the point count for the void when counting
points for the opening bid.
Glenna:
No you do not count points for a void when you open the bidding. If and when
you find a fit, you count shortness. So W should open 2 ♣️ and E bids BUT West does NOT Jump!
That
wastes a level of bidding so W bids 2 ♥️ and partner bids 2 ♠️. You do not need to jump after showing a great hand—you
already said you have a great hand so don’t repeat yourself. Jumps tend to show
weakness and going slowly shows a better hand. If you go slowly and show what
you have, you would not bid slam off 2 cashing A’s. But, sometimes you get
lucky and the opponents don’t cash both of them!
Glenna
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