[whereagles]

Actually, I have defined in my pet system sequences similar to this one (in the sense that we might want to play in a 4-card suit of opponent's):

1NT (2♦) 2♥

2♦ = majors
2♥ = if 2♦ has 5 cards systematically, 2♥ is a cue. If 2♦ could be 4 cards (most play that way), then 2♥ is NATURAL, Lebenshol style (i.e. to play).

Another:

(2♣) 2♠

2♣ = 44 majors, weak
2♠ = 5 good spades or 6, usually overcall strength.

Etc...

[skjaeran]

The_Hog, on Feb 16 2009, 07:11 AM, said:

Well, I still would like to know whty you lot then don't play the following as natural -
(1x) 2 same x

Isn't the rationale the same, especially if 1X is a minor?

Actually, with my recent partner, we played (1♣) 2♣ as natural. In combination with 2♦ showing a weak hand with either major and 2♥/2♠ showing weak/strong Michaels hands.