Reverse Bidding Explained

	A Word About Reverses

	N S
	1 1 2	Is a normal rebid. Opener bids their higher suit first then rebids their lower suit. Partner can return to your first suit at the 2 level.

	N S
	1 1 2	Opener bids their lower suit first then rebids their higher suit. The Reverse of what's normal. Partner can return to your first suit but must now go to the 3 level.

Reverses Explained

Examples of Reverses

N S	N S	N S	N S
1 1 NT	1 1	1 2	1 2
2	2	2	3

Reverses are rebids where partner can't return to 2 of your first suit. They show 17+ HCP and longer first suit (5-4 shape at least).

* Some partnerships play reverses are 'off ' if responder's first bid is at the two level
as in the last two examples. Agree with partner on this first!

We hope this makes things clearer for you.
Our Suit Bids Flashcards have more examples.

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