Post date: Apr 06, 2013 12:49:38 AM
We use this thing called 5-Card Majors that guarantee at least 5 Cards when opening in a major suit.
1Heart guarantees 13-21 HCP and 5 Hearts.
1Spade guarantees 13-21 HCP and 5 Spades.
1Diamond guarantees 13-21 HCP and 3 Diamond.
1Club Guarantees 13-21 HCP and 3 Club.
1NT guarantees 15-17 HCP and at most one doubleton (balanced hand).
Priority (in order) is to :
1) Tell partner about 5Card Major (1H or 1S)
2) Limit your hand; be specific (1NT)
3) Tell partner about a relatively strong hand (Any of these or 2C)
4) Pass