Weak Jump Shift
Rev: July 7, 1998
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A
jump shift by responder shows a weak hand with 6 or more cards in the suit.
WJS Without
Competition:
 |
Shows
a 6+ card suit with 0 to 5 HCP. |
|
At
the two-level: Shows 6+ cards with 2 to 5 HCP |
|
At
the three-level: Shows 6+ cards with 3 to 7 HCP |
Opener’s
rebids:
|
Pass:
Play partner’s long suit |
| 2NT:
Game try, forcing, responder rebids his suit on a minimum |
| Simple
Raise:
Purely preemptive |
| Double
Raise of a Minor:
Invitational |
|
Any New Suit: Natural, non-forcing |