02:20:47	Lynn Chapin:	A reverse is defined as bidding a higher ranking suit at a higher level.  It promises 17-21 points, and it ABSOLUTELY promises MORE PIECES in your first-bid suit than your second.   (Think of it as skipping over your first suit... or bidding something that partner denied holding.) A reverse is forcing for one round, so responder cannot pass.

02:21:46	Lynn Chapin:	There are 3 "close-out bids" that responder can make when partner reverses.

1C P 1S P
2H P 2S
This return to responder's first suit says I have 5 spades, not interested in anything else, minimum hand 6-7 points. 

1C P 1S P
2H P 2NT
The second signoff by responder is 2NT - shows a minimum of 6-7 points.

1C P 1S P
2H P 3C
The third signoff bid by responder is a return to opener's first suit.

02:24:21	Lynn Chapin:	Here are the Forcing Bids after partner's reverse:

1C P 1S P
2H P 3H
Supporting opener's 2nd-bid suit is forcing.

1C P 1S P
2H P 3S
A jump in your own first-bid suit - shows 6+ pieces, and is forcing.

1C P 1S P
2H P 3D
Bidding the fourth suit -- (the unbid suit) -- forces to game.

1C P 1S P
2H P 3NT
This is agreeing to game, 8 or more HCP, and opener can pass.

02:30:46	Lynn Chapin: Sometimes you have to get creative.

Holding this hand:
AQx
AQx
----
AK76543

1C P 1S P
2H ← this is a reverse, even if there are only 3 pieces.
It says "I have a nice, shapely hand, with more clubs than hearts."

Sometimes you have to "manufacture" a bid :)

02:32:40	Lynn Chapin:	
Ax
xx
AK7654
AK

1D P 1S P
3C ← manufacturing a suit so you can JumpShift. It's a big hand, so you need to create a force! Shows 18-21 HCP.

02:34:06	Lynn Chapin:	A reverse is forcing for ONE ROUND; a jump-shift is forcing to GAME.
02:48:24	Lynn Chapin:	****** If opener bids 1S, and responder bids 2H, THAT promises 5 pieces and 10+ points.  😎 ******

02:51:55	Lynn Chapin:	Again, a reverse is defined as bidding a higher ranking suit at a higher level.  It promises 17-21 points, and it ABSOLUTELY promises MORE PIECES in your first-bid suit than your second.   (Think of it as skipping over your first suit... or bidding something that partner denied holding.)  A reverse is forcing for one round, so responder cannot pass.

02:52:51	TF3-Eugene:	hand 12, E made 4 clubs, N/S scored 20%. Seems low

03:04:39	Lynn Chapin:	Eugene, others got to 4S and 3NT, and since those are game bids, they ranked higher. It's all about your auction!  
03:06:26	Lynn Chapin:	https://www.acbl.org/portfolio/community-games/  The video will be posted here.

April is Skillset Review Month!
Play hands that demonstrate different facets of the game, all that we’ve learned along the way. You won’t know what you’ll need from your toolbox until you see your hands!

03:06:34	Lynn Chapin:	April 2 & 4 – Takeout Doubles, Repeated Finesses, 2-Club Openers showing shape, Garbage Stayman, Minor Suit bidding, and Safety Plays