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Jacoby Transfers: Showing Your Major Suit Free
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Master the Jacoby Transfer — the essential convention for showing a 5+ card major after partner opens 1NT. Practice transfers to both majors with weak hands, game-going hands, and hands that offer partner a choice of games.
Beginner Conventions 8 boards

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