New Minor forcing

New Minor Forcing

New Minor Forcing comes up when responder bids a new minor after opener has rebid 1NT. For example,
These auctions : 1C 1S 1NT (2D) or 1D 1H 1NT (2C)
2D is artificial, showing 11+ points and asking opener to further describe his hand. Responder is interested in game, normally has a five-card major suit and wants to know if opener has support.
Opener's responses, in order of priority, are:

Two of responder's major shows a 3-card support minimum

Three of responder's major shows 3-card support, 13+ to 14+ pts
2NT shows 2-card support, 12 to 13- pts
3NT shows 2-card support, 13+ to 14 pts

If responder bids spades and then bids new minor forcing. Opener should Show a 4 card heart suite if you have one before answering questions as to spade length and value

Raise of the new minor Natural, denies the ability to make any other bid
Rebid of opener's suit shows a 4-card suit

Natural, denies the ability to make any other bid

To show a genuine two-suiter, responder can rebid the new minor on the third round.
New Minor Forcing is OFF in competition.