You seem to have been taught something like
Benjamin twos.
I think we should do it
properly.
2C
>= 6 card strong suit and 8-9 playing tricks.
In outside suits A or KQ = 1 trick and
K = 1/2 trick
This is forcing and your next bid shows your suit.
The negative response is 2D and shows 0-7 high card points
2D 21+
high card points and forcing to game unless partner gives the
negative response of 2H which shows 0-7 points
If opener rebids a suit it must be >= 5 cards.
2H and 2S show a strongish 6 card suit (H or S) and 6-10
high card points.
Do NOT lie about the points. With 11 bid 1H or 1S.
Responses with a fit (ie two of the suit)
(count distribution)
4HS >= 16
3HS 8-13 which is a SIGN OFF
2NT 14-15 which is an enquiry
3HS shows 6-8-
3 another suit shows 8+10 and shows a high card.
3NT shows a solid suit - AKQxxxx or better.
These are all assuming the hand is not
balanced.
cheers.
P