PDF File - Better Bridge

East, replace the 1♠ bid with 2♥.Q. West opens 1♥, North passes, and East raises to 2♥.What call would South make?A. 3♦.• An overcall can be made at any level.• The higher the level, the better the suit and thestronger the hand we need, ideally.• However, we have to weigh the potential gainagainst the potential risk.WEST1♥NORTHPASSSOUTHEAST2♥♠ x x♥ J x♦ A K J x x x♣ K Q x• Here, there is little risk in overcalling at the three level with such a good suit, even ifNorth and South are vulnerable.Observations• To make an overcall at the two level or higher, we need:• a good five-card suit or longer;• about 13-17 points.• If our hand is unsuitable for an overcall, we can pass, even with 13 or more points.Closing InstructionsPick up all the bids and put them back in the Bidding Boxes. Pickup your suit from the South hand. Each player has one suit.76