Term
| Describe the seat position order (on a continuum from conservative to liberal) for opening with a weak two. |
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Definition
4th seat: a weak two opening is constructive, with 11-16 hcp and 6+ card suit. 2nd seat: a weak two opening is sound, with 6-10 hcp and 2/3 honors. 1st seat: a weak two opening is destructive and liberal, with 6-10 hcp. 3rd seat: a weak two opening is the most liberal and destructive, especially with fav. vul. Partner has already passed; 4th seat must have a great hand. |
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Term
| When a player opens a "weak two" in 4th seat, what is a more appropriate term? |
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Definition
| It is actually a 4th seat 2 bid and is classified as intermediate with 11-16 hcp and 6+ cards. |
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Term
| What hand pattern/quality is required to consider opening a weak two with only five cards? |
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Definition
The hand pattern must be 5-4-3-1 (not with both majors). The suit must be solid, i.e., AKQxx. |
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Term
| As an opponent, what is the most flexible call over a weak two opening? |
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Definition
Double. However, if you double, you must be prepared to sit for whatever partner bids. If you double and then bid over partner, you must have 17+ hcp. |
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Term
| When dealer opens a weak two, what call must balancer make in 4th seat? |
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Definition
Most often, balancer will double to protect partner in 2nd seat. |
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