What is a forcing bid in an auction?

A bid is forcing if partner is absolutely not allowed to pass. New-Suit Bids by Responder. This is the most common forcing bid: As long as neither partner has bid notrump, a new-suit bid by responder is always forcing.

How do you bid slams in bridge?

A slam* is a bid of six in any suit or notrump, which requires that you win 12 tricks. If your side can win 12 tricks, it is not sufficient to bid only game; you must bid six to receive the slam bonus. A grand slam is a bid of seven in any suit or notrump, which requires that you win all 13 tricks.

How many points do you need to bid a small slam in bridge?

25 points

How do you bid a Stayman in bridge?

Stayman is a bidding convention in the card game contract bridge. It is used by a partnership to find a 4-4 or 5-3 trump fit in a major suit after making a one notrump (1NT) opening bid and it has been adapted for use after a 2NT opening, a 1NT overcall, and many other natural notrump bids.