The weak notrump is a preemptive bid intended to gobble up the opponents' constructive bidding space. One problem of the weak notrump, however is that 4-4 major-suit fits are frequently missed, when playing in a major is much better than playing in notrumps. Also, because the weak notrump is subject to penalty doubles by the opposition, an escape system such as Meckwell Escapes or Touching Escapes, is a necessary adjunct.

If integrating the weak notrump into your system, it is also important to consider its effect on natural sequences such as