PLOB
- The acronym for Petty Little Odious Bid, a convention similar to New Minor
Forcing, denoting a new minor suit bid by responder after opener rebids 1
Notrump. PLOB bids are responder's only forcing bids (except
Reverses). After opener's 1 Notrump
and responder's PLOB, opener's rebid shows:
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1C - 1H;
1N - 2D; 1D - 1S;
1N - 2C; |
A bid in the new minor is
the only forcing bid available, asking responder to further describe
their hand |
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1D - 1S;
1N - 2D; 1H - 1S;
1N - 2H; |
A raise of partner's suit
shows a minimum hand |
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1D - 1S;
1N - 2H; |
A bid in the other major
(non-reverse)
show 4+ in other major (Spades longer than Hearts) with minimal values -
opener may Pass or correct to 2S. |
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2N |
A balanced hand with
minimum values |
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4H/S |
A game bid in partner's
major show 3+ trump support and a medium hand |
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