Normal 2/1 Game Forcing Auctions
The 2/1 auctions are 1♥–2♣, 1♥–2♦, 1♠–2♣, 1♠–2♦, and 1♠–2♥. Hands without an opening bid (generally 12+ high card points) are required to respond 1NT to 1♠, or to 1♥ if they lack 4 spades.
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