[stjk]

after 1S open (5+S 12-21) and 2H response (GF with 5+H), does
3m by opener always promise extra? if yes, what kind of extra?

Thanks,

[ASkolnick]

I have played both styles -

1) It shows no extras.

Advantage: A rebid of a major shows 6 cards.
Disadvantage: forcing possibly a level to high without determining the level

2) Bidding 3 of a minor shows extra playing strength

Disadvantage: Rebidding 2 of a Major is the catch-all bid and does not describe shape.
Advantage: Responder has an easier to time describing his hand.

I have moved towards #2, but I still think style #1 is very playable. I sometimes wonder what the correct action is holding two small spades opposite.

[han]

Depends on agreements, I prefer it shows extras. The advantages occur when you can bid 3m showing extras, the disadvantages occur when you rebid 2S which is less well defined.

[rogerclee]

Shows extras, I really think this is a must.

[whereagles]

Agree that's a style matter and that style 2) is technically superior, for a lot of reasons, some of which already mentioned.

Style 1) is playable within the context of a limited, 11-15, opener.

[han]

whereagles, on Dec 8 2008, 06:02 PM, said:

Style 1) is playable within the context of a limited, 11-15, opener.

Agree, Meckwell seem to manage.

[P_Marlowe]

Hi,

a matter of partnership agreement, but my suggestion is,
that it should.

Each player has to limit his hand a sometime, and the time
should be not too late.
If you dont, than opener reached the 3 level, and responder
will have a guee, if he should make a move toward slam or
not, ... and you have the add. scenario, that you did not
discover a fit yet.

With kind regards
Marlowe