12 / NEW PUPPET STAYMAN [07.09.2007] COMMENT:  Most sequences described here are similar to sequences described in the previous section. "Puppet Stayman" is used primarily to identify a 5-Card MAJOR in Opener's hand. General Guidelines  Minimize information available to Opponents 2NT open (or rebid after 2C) may contain 5-card MAJOR 4-3-3-3 pattern with 4-Card MAJOR = NOTRUMP Usually trick better with 4-4 -or- 5-4 MAJOR  5-3 MAJOR usually equal-or-better Notrump [5-3-3-2 Pattern] Responder’s 3-Card MAJOR PLUS Singleton -or- Weak XX = STAYMAN Responder's 4-3 MAJORS PLUS Singleton -or- Weak XX = 3NT [Both MAJORS] 1st RESPONSE 3C = STAYMAN Usually ONLY ONE MAJOR – INCLUDING 5-3-3-2 – NEVER 4-3-3-3 MAY include BOTH 4 MAJORS with HC for 4NT Slam Invitation May include 5-4 MAJORS May include 3-Card MAJOR PLUS Singleton May include STRONG 3-Card MAJOR PLUS Weak XX 3D = H Transfer – NEVER 5-3-3-2 [Usually equal-or-better 3NT] 3H = S Transfer – NEVER 5-3-3-2 [Usually equal-or-better 3NT] 3S = Relay to 3NT – NO MAJOR -- May be (4-3)-3-3 3NT = BOTH MAJORS – [4-3 or 4-4 without HC for NT Slam Invitation] – Pass-or-Correct 3C Sequences 3D = NO 5-card MAJOR – DOES NOT CONFIRM OR DENY 4-Card MAJOR 3H Rebid = CONFIRMS S 3S Rebid = CONFIRMS H 4C Rebid [5 STRONG H + 4 S] 4D Rebid [5 STRONG S + 4 H] 4NT [BOTH MAJORS with HC for 4 NT Slam Invitation] 3H = 5 H 3S = 5 S 3NT NOT Used 3D Sequences = H Transfer – NEVER 5-3-3-2 [Usually equal-or-better 3NT] 3H = Standard 3S Rebid = 5-5 MAJORS; MILD 3NT Rebid = Singleton -or- TWO doubletons 4minor Rebid = NATURAL 4+ Cards 3S = 5 S and ONLY 2 H 3NT Rebid = FINAL 4D Rebid = H Re-Transfer 4H Rebid = S Transfer 3H Sequences = S Transfer – NEVER 5-3-3-2 [Usually equal-or-better 3NT] 3S = Standard 3NT Rebid = Singleton -or- TWO doubletons 4minor Rebid = NATURAL; 4+ Cards 4H Rebid = 5-5 MAJORS – STRONG  3NT = 5 H and ONLY 2 S PASS = FINAL 4D Rebid = H Transfer 4H Rebid = S Re-Transfer 3S Sequences = Relay to 3NT – NO MAJOR -- May be (4-3)-3-3 PASS = FINAL 4m Rebid = 6+ Cards; Slam Interest 4Either MAJOR Rebid = Splinter; 5-5 minors; Slam Interest 4NT Rebid = 2-2-(5-4); Slam Interest 3NT = BOTH MAJORS [without HC for NT Slam Invitation] - Pass-or-Correct