Leaping Michaels is a conventional
4 or
4 jump overcall of a
weak 2 or
2. It promises a good two-suited hand with at least 5-5 shape. As an extension of the
Michaels cuebid, it's named for the "leaping" or "jumping" aspect of the overcall.
- A 4 jump overcall shows clubs and the unbid major.
- A 4 jump overcall shows diamonds and the unbid major.
Additionally, Leaping Michaels can be used over minor-suit preempts:
- After an enemy 2, a 4 jump overcall shows clubs and an unspecified major.
- After an enemy 3, a 4 jump overcall shows diamonds and an unspecified major.
The 4 Jump Overcall
4 shows clubs and the unbid major after the opponents open 2 or 2.
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West
Pass
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North
Pass
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East
2
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South
41
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- Leaping Michaels, showing clubs and spades (the other major).
...And here's an example of Leaping Michaels over a 2 preempt. Partner can bid 4 to ask for the major suit, if desired.
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West
Pass
Pass
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North
Pass
42
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East
2
Pass
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South
41
4
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- Leaping Michaels, showing clubs and a major.
- What's your major?
The 4 Jump Overcall
4 shows diamonds and the unbid major after the opponents open 2 or 2.
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West
2
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North
Pass
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East
Pass
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South
41
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- Leaping Michaels, showing diamonds and hearts (the other major).
Here's an example of Leaping Michaels over a 3 preempt. Partner is allowed to pass (or raise) 4 if he has diamond tolerance. Alternatively, partner may bid 4 if he has support for both majors. This asks overcaller to pass or correct to spades.
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West
Pass
Pass
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North
Pass
42
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East
3
Pass
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South
41
4
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- Leaping Michaels, showing diamonds and an unspecified major.
- Pass or correct
Other Considerations