Opener’s rebids are natural and standard. Unless the hand qualifies for a Strong Rebid, make one of the following bids.
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pass: partner is a passed hand, you have a minimum with 3-card support or a sub-minimum with 4-card support
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1NT: balanced with 2 or 3-card support for partner, or unbalanced with a stiff A or K in partner’s suit and no other alternative
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rebid suit: 6-cards or strong 5
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new suit (non-reverse): 4-cards
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raise to 2: minimum, usually 4-cards, though good 3-card support is acceptable if notrump is not
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jump raise: invitational, 17-18 dummy points
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3NT: to play, usually long running minor
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double jump shift: game force, splinter
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jump to game: 18-19 balanced