Responder changes suit
with Tina McVeigh
In this lesson, Tina talks about responder changing suit. Watch the video to learn:
- The difference between bidding a new suit and limit bids
- Why a change of suit is forcing
- Why you often want to keep the auction as low as possible
After you watch the video, go ahead and try playing these lesson hands. Hints will guide you through the auctions.

Review what you've learned by answering the questions below.
You open the bidding with 1♦. Partner responds 1♥. What do you rebid?
♠8 ♥KQ85 ♦AT874 ♣A94
You open the bidding with 1♦. Partner responds 1♥. What do you rebid?
♠KQ74 ♥T2 ♦AJ963 ♣A8
You open the bidding with 1♦. Partner responds 1♥. What do you rebid?
♠K85 !Q82 ♦AQJT82 ♣2
You open the bidding with 1♦. Partner responds 1♥. What do you rebid?
♠65 ♥AKT3 ♦KQJ75 ♣AQ
You open the bidding with 1♦. Partner responds 1♥. What do you rebid?
♠K6 ♥6 ♦KQ862 ♣AJ542
You open the bidding with 1♦. Partner responds 1♥. What do you rebid?
♠4 ♥JT85 ♦KQJ62 ♣AQ3
You open the bidding with 1♦. Partner responds 1♥. What do you rebid?
♠AK75 ♥AT ♦AJT653 ♣2
You open the bidding with 1♦. Partner responds 1♥. What do you rebid?
♠KJ5 ♥4 ♦Q98653 ♣AKT