[firmit]

Probably some easy questions; if so - maybe I'll get good answers

Q1
Weak jump shifts are only on after we have opened, or as a first bid-option right?
As in: (1) (1♣)-2♥ and 1♣-(1♥)-2♠. Maybe even the sandwich position (as below Q2).
Edit: (1) is not wjs - but a weak 2 bid (or free-bid as Robert says below). (2) IS a wjs range 3-5hp or alike.

Q2
What about the sandwich position:
(1♣)-p-(1♠)-3♦ - still weak jump? Is this really safe? I am currently using this as constructive good suit, game close if partner got some help. Has worked well - but is this standard?

Q3 - main question
(1♣)-1♦-(p)-?
What does a jump-bid in a major promise? Obviously 6+ card, but the range? Is this a weak jump shift? Is that really safe to use in this situation if the love of wjs is too strong?

[P_Marlowe]

Q1: No
Q2: Yes, but tactical, i.e. the bid
may be made on a good hand.
Is it safe? No.
But if you dont risk to get hurt, you
wont be able to hurt them.
Q3: whatever you have agreed on,
quite common are fit-jumps.

With kind regards
Marlowe

[Robert]

Hi everyone

#1 This depends on your chosen methods. I like non forcing free bids at the 2 level, so some of my jumps show GF values.

#2 I use weak jump overcalls(except in Pass Out seat=12-16HCP). Why not bid 2D in this example with a good hand to allow partner more room to explore for stoppers, level and fit?

If partner is a passed hand, I allow my jump overcalls to be fairly wide ranging(up to 12HCP)

#3 This auction should also depend on your methods. I use this as invitational since a new suit 'is not' forcing in my methods after an overcall. I currently overcall with 8+ after years of playing a 12+ range.

Regards,
Robert

[han]

Q1. Depends on your agreement.

Q2. Again a matter of agreement. The better your suit, the safer it is.

Q3. Depends on your agreement.