Suction

 

Defense against 1NT opening:

suit overcall shows either

1) the suit above it, or

2) five-five distribution or better in other 2 suits

2C = diamonds, OR 5-5 in hearts and spades

2D = hearts, OR 5-5 in spades and clubs

2H = spades, OR 5-5 in clubs and diamonds

2S = clubs, OR 5-5 in diamonds and hearts

Overcaller will usually hold the long suit and not the five-five distribution.

This defense is similar to TRASH overcalls, although I believe TRASH overcalls show more strength.

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