Reverses V - Responding with FIVE in your Original Major

This post is a continuation of previous posts. Please read them first and if you understand everything you can continue with this post.
Simple Reverses
Reverses Part II
Reverses Part III
Reverses IV - Responding to a Reverse

We are again going to focus on Responder. What does Responder do if they have a five card major and their Partner has just made a reverse?

Here's your hand:
♠KQ853
♥K6
♦K8
♣8642

Partner opens the bidding 1♦. You (as Responder) bid 1♠. Partner then bids 2♥.

You went by the ♥ suit. For Opener to now talk about ♥ means Opener has just reversed. Opener should have five ♦, four ♥ and 17+ HCP.

But Opener could still have three ♠. You still might have a nice ♠ fit. (Opener should not have four ♠ or they would have supported you instead of bidding ♥.)

Responder can REBID their original major suit to show FIVE in the suit. Normally when Responder rebids a suit it shows a SIX card suit. But after a reverse by Opener it only shows a FIVE card suit.

Rebidding your major does NOT put a game force on the auction but it IS forcing for at least one round. Opener cannot "Pass".

So on this auction you can safely bid 2♠. Partner will not "Pass". If Partner raises your ♠ suit you have a VERY nice fitting hand. You might even make a slam!

Let's look at some examples. Do as many as you can before you get bored or frustrated. Then stop.

Hand 1

♠T972
♥J8
♦A82
♣J542

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 2

♠AJT76
♥93
♦J32
♣874

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 3

♠KT73
♥6
♦J62
♣QT975

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 4

♠T965
♥Q97
♦Q64
♣AK7

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 5

♠A832
♥T86
♦964
♣Q72

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 6

♠AQ962
♥K3
♦T98
♣J75

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 7

♠J965
♥J4
♦KT4
♣J943

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 8

♠AQ62
♥Q6
♦J872
♣T54

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 9

♠KQT84
♥J4
♦QT52
♣76

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 10

♠Q962
♥92
♦986
♣KJ84

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 11

♠6532
♥Q73
♦T63
♣KJ5

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 12

♠KQT84
♥92
♦Q8
♣7654

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 13

♠T632
♥QT5
♦A32
♣753

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 14

♠T864
♥Q7
♦AQ3
♣7652

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 15

♠Q973
♥653
♦J94
♣K76

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 16

♠T952
♥QJT
♦KQ7
♣T76

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 17

♠K964
♥T74
♦982
♣K86

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 18

♠AKT52
♥Q2
♦83
♣Q643

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 19

♠T932
♥A
♦J43
♣J9643

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 20

♠KQ95
♥A98
♦QT82
♣75

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 21

♠KQJ7
♥T5
♦A65
♣8632

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 22

♠KT73
♥J85
♦QT5
♣943

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 23

♠9876
♥A73
♦Q98
♣765

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 24

♠A873
♥Q82
♦A53
♣876

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 25

♠8654
♥983
♦AJ4
♣J32

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 26

♠KQT64
♥K76
♦82
♣J95

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 27

♠AQ72
♥J87
♦K842
♣T3

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 28

♠KJ63
♥T76
♦Q94
♣832

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 29

♠KT96
♥Q97
♦K82
♣J87

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 30

♠KQT94
♥JT2
♦J64
♣A3

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?



Hand 31

♠8654
♥742
♦A86
♣Q42

This is the auction:

Opener (Partner)	Responder (You!)
1♦	1♠
2♥	???

First count your High Card Points. With 8 or more you have enough values for game since Opener should have at least 17.

Do you have a five card major? Partner might still have a fit for your major. Rebid your major at the 2 level to let Partner know. You are still not on a game forcing auction so you could be weak.

If you do not have a five card major then do you have a fit for either of Opener’s suits? When Opener makes a reverse they should have FIVE in their original suit and four in their second suit.

With a weaker hand (6 or 7 HCP) bid 2NT to force Opener to bid 3♦.

With enough values for game show support for either of Opener's suits. This shows a fit and enough values for game.

What is your bid?

What does your bid say about your hand?