OTHER CONVENTION CALLS

    Since new minor forcing , weak jump shifts, and 4th suit forcing are so common, there are boxes to check and lines to the right of the box to add a further description of the method. For new minor and 4th suit, make notes if some auctions are game-forcing and some aren't.

There are several other lines to put special understandings, such as defenses to Michaels cuebids or unusual notrump.

New Minor Forcing:

    Check this box if after opener's 1NT rebid you play that a rebid by responder of 2 of a new minor is artificial and forcing and asks for clarification about opener's support for responder's major.
    (e.g., 1-1; 1NT-2.) After checking the box, write "Inv" on the line next to the box if you play New Minor Forcing as an invitational call, or "G.F." if you play it Game Forcing.

2-Way NMF:

    If you play that both 2 and
    2 are artificial and forcing, check this box instead and explain the differences between the two bids on the available line.

Weak Jump Shifts:

    If you play that a jump shift by responder shows a long suit with a weak hand, check this box and write your agreement ("Over Minors", "In Competition") on the line to the right of the box.

4th Suit Forcing:

    If you play that in an uncontested auction, a bid of the fourth suit by responder is artificial and forcing, check the box to indicate if the bid is a 1 Round force or a Game force.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to make sure your methods are legal for the event. Consult the appropriate convention chart, usually the ACBL General Convention Chart, occasionally the ACBL Mid-Chart or SuperChart. If there is any doubt, consult with the tournament director

The above is the official ACBL convention card guidelines as of Sep 2000.