Leaping Michaels
Leaping Michaels is a conventional 4♣ or 4♦ overcall to show a game forcing auction with a two-suited hand.
It promises a good two-suited hand with at least 5-5 shape:
over 2♣ (precision club) or weak natural 3♣:
4♣ - 5+♦ and an unspecified major;
4♦ - show major,
4♦ - 5+♥ and 5+♠,
over weak 2/3♦*:
4♣ - 5+♣ and an unspecified major;
4♦ - show major,
4♦ - 5+♥ and 5+♠,
over 2/3♥:
4♣ - 5+♣ and 5+♠;
4♦ - 5+♦ and 5+♠.
over 2/3♠:
4♣ - 5+♣ and 5+♥;
4♦ - 5+♦ and 5+♥.
*) According to Wikipedia
Optionally, Leaping Michaels can also be used in all situations when opponents are weak and have agreed on a suit.
Leaping Michaels promises a good hand with 17+ HCP counted in suits and side aces.
Further the balancing bid.
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