Andrew Robson - Common Bidding Mistakes

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Andrew Robson publishes a very popular bridge column in the Times.

 
 

These are from his weekly  'Common Bidding Mistakes' column

  
 

 

  
 
  When missing two or more key honours, it is usually best to finesse against the lower one first
 		  
 
  Missing odd number of cards rates to split evenly, even number usually splits oddly
 		  
  If you have to lose a trick in a suit , lose the first round
 		  
  Making length winners is particularly attractive in Trump contracts
 		  
  With sequential high cards between the two hands, use the Unblocking Rule
 		  
  Unblock a suit with only honours as soon as possible
 		  
  When opponents intervene, if you can make your planned limit bid, do so. If you can't, pass  
     
  Fourth Suit Forcing: "We're going to game - more information please"  
     
  Do not raise a second suit with 3 cards  
     
  Be conservative when rebidding notrumps as responder  
     
  Be wary of repeating a moth-eaten six-card suit when partner has bid two other suits. He's likely to be short  
     
  The advantages of a 4-4 fit over a 5-3 fit  
     
  With fits for both, prefer to support a major suit than a minor.  
     
  Supporting bids are non-forcing - even jumps  
 



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