Mastering Forcing Bids in Bridge

In this episode, we explore the concept of forcing bids in bridge. Learn how these bids keep the auction open and encourage your partner to continue bidding. Discover the different types of forcing bids and their impact on your game strategy.

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Forcing bids in bridge require your partner to bid again. They can't pass after a forcing bid. This keeps the auction open for more exploration. A forcing bid doesn’t mean you have to reach a game contract. It simply asks your partner to continue bidding.

These bids help gather information about your partner's hand. In systems like 2/1 Game Forcing, some bids are forcing to game, meaning you must reach at least game level. Other forcing bids might only be for one round, asking your partner to bid again but not necessarily to game.

Some conventional bids, like New Minor Forcing or limit raise cue bids, are designed to clarify hand strength or suit fit without committing to game right away. The nature of forcing bids can change based on whether the bidder is a passed hand or an opening hand. Partnerships often agree on which bids remain forcing after a passed hand.

Forcing bids keep the auction open, allowing for more information exchange before deciding on the final contract. They don’t always require a game-level bid unless specifically defined as game-forcing.

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