Symmetric Relay

One-Suited Hands

One suited hands are shown by first bidding the suit and then responding 2ª or higher to the next relay:

1ª opening and 1§ 1ª show spades

1© opening and 1§ 1© show hearts

2¨ opening and 1§ 2¨ show diamonds

2§ opening and 1§ 2§ show clubs

The relay structure after showing the long suit is:

2ª

High shortage

   

2NT relayÊ

 

2NT

Mid Shortage

 

3§ relayÊ

   

3§

7222 or 6322

3¨ relayÊ

 

6223 or 6232

3¨ relayÊ

3¨

5332 (low shortage)

 

5323

5233

 

3©

6331

7222

6313

6133

6223

3ª

7321 or 7231

6322

7312 or 7213

7132 or 7123

6232

3NT

7330

 

7303

7033

 

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