TRAP

TRAP is our defence to 16+ strong artificial openings

The most common usage is against strong Club systems such as Precision.

These are direct overcalls of any strong 1! openings:

Double Shows a Heart suit. 5+ cards
1

Shows a Spade suit. 5+ cards
The next three are CRM style:
1

Shows two suits, either both red or both black 4-4 or better
1

Shows two suits, either both Majors or both minors 4-4 or better
1NT Shows either Clubs & Hearts OR Diamonds & Spades 4-4 or better
The next four bids show either a 6 card in the NEXT suit OR both the two suits after that:
2

Shows 6+ Diamonds OR both Majors 5-5
2

Shows 6+ Hearts OR both black suits 5-5
2

Shows 6+ Spades OR both minors 5-5
2NT Shows 6+ Clubs OR both red suits 5-5
Other bids are found in other texts but the above is sufficient.

In all of the above responder relays with the next suit - If and only if the RHO passes

This can be adapted over an ACOL 2

to be played by agreement only as follows:
* Shows 6+ card Heart suit
2

Shows 6+ card Spade suit
2

Shows both RED or both BLACK suits 5-5
2

Shows both Majors or both minors 5-5
2N Shows 2 suits mixed -