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Hand Evaluation

This is key, a 15 HCP hand can be weaker than a 14 HCP hand.

If in NTs Ts and 5 card suits can strengthen your hand.

If in a suit contract shortages (voids and singletons) are more valuable. Splinter bids can show both agreement to trumps, game values and a shortage in the suit bid.

Re-evaulate your hand with the bids. e.g. A bid or double on your right strengthens your hand if you have unsupported Ks, but weakens it if it is on your left.

A key tool on evaluating your hand if you find a trump fit is Losing Trick Count.

Here is a video that shares some views on 'New Tricks' Video on hand evaluation basics

Shape is key 4333 is often the worst Andrew Robson on bridge hand shape

 

NT Hand Evaluation

Key when evaluating your opening and responding bids

1NT Is my 14 HCPs too strong and should I bid a suit and rebid 1NT to show 15-16?

2NT or bid one of a suit if a weak 20HCPs or bid 2C and rebid 2NT with a strong 22?

Response to 1NT opener do I pass, invite or bid 3NT straight away?

The next section shows what strengthens or weakens hands.