Hello. Newbie poster, beginner/improver.
We were taught to respond (to 1NT) at the 2level of any 5 card suit, with 0-10 points. Our teacher advised that we were better placed bidding at this 2 level, rather than pass and potentially leaving ourselves in 1NT. (Even with no points) We understand this and are comfortable playing with it.
However, this precludes us using red transfers.
What is the general consensus about this ? Is using transfers a better option ?
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The more we play, it does seem that very few players use the weak take out. The major point for our teacher was to avoid declarer being left in 1NT with responder having, say, nil points. As you illustrate, the advantages seem to outweigh this situation. (Occurring in responder holding a minor suit)
Thanks again.
Essentially, we are comfortable with the concept of the weak take out ( now to be achieved in H/S via transfers) and will sit tight with the minors, and pray !
Kind regards.
4 H bid 2H
4 S bid 2S
No 4 card major bid 2D
Both 4 card majors bid 2NT
This latter bid seems out of kilter from articles on Stayman. Have you come across it ?