_Structured Reverses Using a Relay_		

Assuming that a reverse at the two level by opener shows 17+ points:


With a weak hand (8 or less points), after 1X-1Major; 2Y responder 
rebids:  1) their major with 5, or 
         2) shows preference for one of the suits. 

After (1) opener's raises are inviting at the three level, to play
at the four level, and asking for the Ace/King/Queen of trumps at
the five level (responder rebids: pass=none, 1st step=Q, 2nd=K,
3rd=KQ, 4th=A, 5th=AK).  Opener may show a strong hand by bidding
the fourth suit or by bidding the higher suit again.  The fourth
suit, if a major, is a strong raise, but if a minor could be four
cards.  

After (2), opener's raises are as above.  The bid of the fourth 
suit, if a major, is a strong raise, but if a minor could be four
cards.  If the fourth suit is a minor, then opener must jump in 
that suit (splinter...) to show a strong raise of responder's suit. 
The direct raise to the three level is _asking_ for a stop in the 
fourth suit.  Bidding the "other" suit is forcing to game and 
demands a cue-bid.  

Example: 
   Opener A   Ax/AJTx/Jx/AKJTx        Opener B   AQxx/KTx/x/AKJTx 
Responder A   KJxx/Qxx/xxx/xxx     Responder B   Jxxx/Qxx/KTx/xxx

 Opener A      Responder A   Responder B  
 1C            1S            1S 
 2H            3C (weak)     3C (weak) 
 3S (D stop?)  4C (no)       3NT (yes!)


 Opener B      Responder A   Opener B      Responder B
 1C            1S            1C            1S 
 2H            3C (weak)     2H            3C
 4D (splinter) 4NT (spade Q) 4D (splinter) 4S (signoff) 
 5S (signoff) 
 




Example:  Opener  Qx/ KQTx/ Kx/ AKJTx 
          Responder