Swine

If opponents double our 1NT opening for penalty in sequences such as:

• 1NT - Dbl or
• 1NT - P - P - Dbl

After the opposing double, the SWINE bids are:

• Pass which requires partner to make an artificial redouble. Shows either a good hand that wants to play 1NT redoubled, OR any "touching" 2 suits (4-4 or better). After partner's redouble:
  • Pass shows a desire to play 1NT redoubled.
  • 2 shows clubs and diamonds.
  • 2 shows diamonds and hearts
  • 2 shows hearts and spades.
  • 2 not used
• Redouble - requires partner to bid an artificial 2 relay. Shows a weak one-suited hand (5+ cards). With clubs, simply pass partner's 2 bid; otherwise, bid naturally at the 2-level.
• 2 - Clubs and a major (at least 4-4). Partner can pass with club tolerance, or bid 2 to ask for the major suit.
• 2 - Diamonds and spades (at least 4-4). Partner can pass with 3+ diamonds or correct to 2 with longer spades.
• 2 - 5+ hearts and constructive values (better than redoubling and then bidding 2). Non-forcing.
• 2 - 5+ spades and constructive values (better than redoubling and then bidding 2). Non-forcing.
• 2NT - A strong and unbalanced hand, at least 5-5 shape in any two suits. Game-forcing.
• 3/3/3/3 - basically preemptive.

When the 1NT opening is doubled in the 4th hand, the 1NT opener must pass first and wait and see what his partner does. Under normal circumstances, the partner of the doubler will place a bid. After he or she has taken an action or not, the partner of the 1NT bidder can enter the bidding again with few points. If he had had a better hand, he would have bid in the first bidding round.

In those rare cases where the doubler's partner passes, the partner of the 1NT bidder can:

• Redouble - this ask the 1NT bidder to bid 2 where it can be passed or a single suit can be bid.
• 2 - shows clubs and a higher suit.
• 2 - shows diamonds and a higher suit
• 2 - shows hearts and spades

These bids show minimal values ​​(otherwise they would have bid in the 1st bidding round)

The 2 bid above can also be done with the dreaded 4,3,3,3 useless hand. You are praying that the opponents will panic and bid something to spare you.