Modern Additions To Transfer Procedures
Although part of the early writings on transfers in the 1950s, "bouncing" and "breaking" have only become widespread in the UK since the 1990s. As promulgated by Paul Mendelson, they are:
- Bouncing (also known as bypassing). Following the standard initiation of a transfer sequence (e.g. 1NT - 2♦ - ?).
- Opener rebids 3♥ with a maximum point count (14 with Acol) and 4-card support for hearts.
- With all other hands, opener rebids 2♥.
- Breaking. Following the same initial sequence of 1NT - 2♦ - ?:
- Opener rebids three of an unexpected suit (3♦) to show maximum points (14 with Acol) and a poor doubleton (xx) in the bid suit (e.g. diamonds)
With these two devices (bouncing and breaking) it is possible to discover, at very little risk, games that would otherwise be missed.
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