A mechanism is necessary to escape from a doubled notrump contract.

Especially when playing weak notrump openers.

The simple system played here consists of:

• Redouble = a single suited hand. The notrump opener is forced to bid 2 clubs. The responder then corrects to the suit, passing if it is clubs.

• 2 of a suit = This shows a two suited hand. The suit bid and a higher suit. Therefore suits are bid up the line until an acceptable fit has been found. For instance, 2 hearts shows hearts and spades, opener should pick one. 2 clubs shows clubs and a higher ranking suit. You should leave the lower ranking suit only if it is clear that a higher ranking suit will be better.

• Pass is to play.