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Problem Hands are shown, using Picture Bidding with Structured Overcalls, and a discussion of the meaning of the bids and the rationale behind them. The opening lead and obvious switch situations are discussed briefly. (There is no problem 1)

Problem 2. At Picture Bidding, one must think....
Problem 3. The 1NT "Structured Overcall", and a suggested defense.
Problem 4. Solid 6-card major, extra values.
Problem 5. Sound vulnerable preempts.
Problem 6. A two-level overcall.
Problem 7. Defense to D.O.N.T.
Problem 8. The 3 bids principle.
Problem 9. Defense to Structured 1NT.
Problem 10. Defense at slams.
Problem 11. Leading A or K against NT.
Problem 12. What is an opening bid?
Problem 13. Corollary to the Positive Double.
Problem 14. Fourth Suit Not Forcing.
Problem 15. Forcing Constructive Raise.
Problem 16. Flower Bids by Passed Hand Responder.
Problem 17. Opener jump-shifts.
Problem 18. Opener rebids 1NT, and responder has less than game.
Problem 19. When to respond 1NT?
Problem 20. Opener jump raises a 2H response over 1S.

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