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Rebidding NoTrump
The difference between 1NT as an opening bid and 1NT as opener's rebid is the point count
of the openers hand.
An Opening 1NT bid promises 12 - 14 HCP and Notrump openings show a balanced hand
and can be made with a four-card major suit or a five-card minor suit.
A NoTrump rebid after a 1 of a suit opening however promises 15 - 17 HCP, a balanced hand (that is no 6+ card suits) and a Queen or higher in all of the other suits.
Balanced hands are the easiest hands to bid. With 12-14 HCP and a balanced hand, you can open 1NT which describes your hand in just one bid. With 15-17 HCP or 18 -19 HCP, it will take you two bids to show your hand. Start by bidding your longest suit. If your partner changes suit, then you rebid NoTrumps at different levels to show your strength accurately.
A NoTrump rebid after a 1 of a suit opening however promises 15 - 17 HCP, a balanced hand (that is no 6+ card suits) and a Queen or higher in all of the other suits.
Balanced hands are the easiest hands to bid. With 12-14 HCP and a balanced hand, you can open 1NT which describes your hand in just one bid. With 15-17 HCP or 18 -19 HCP, it will take you two bids to show your hand. Start by bidding your longest suit. If your partner changes suit, then you rebid NoTrumps at different levels to show your strength accurately.
| With These Points | |
|---|---|
| 12 - 14 HCP open 1NT and on your second bid - rebid your longest suit | |
| 15 - 17 HCP open 1 of your longest on your second bid - rebid 1NT | |
| 18 - 19 HCP open 1 of your longest suit then jump a level and rebid NoTrump | |
Instant Progress Quiz - Check all correct answers
You open this hand 1 ♥ your partner responds 1 ♠.
What is your rebid?
- ♠ A J 3
- ♥ K J 9 6
- ♦ K Q 7
- ♣ Q 8 5
Answer: Your second bid (rebid) is 1NT as you have a flat hand and 16 HCP with your 4 card major suit.
Extra for Experts
A different game on the same subject as this lesson, with questions for community discussion in the comments area below.
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