Combining Long and Short suit trials

Dear Bridge Players,

Generally the requirements for a trial over a simple raise is when you have a 5 or 6 loser hand.

Typical examples are –

1♥ – 2♥

1♠ – 2♠

Over 1♥ – 2♥, I am going to suggest that you use

2♠ A relay to 2NT - The start of showing a short suit trial
 2NT Relay
 3♣ Short in Clubs
 3♦ Short in Diamonds
 3♥ Short in Spades

 3♥ No interest, bad hand all round
 4♥ Will accept all trials, Probable showing Max

2NT Help suit trial in Spades
3♣ Help suit trial in Clubs
3♦ Help suit trial in Diamonds
3♥ Barrage, To play, Extra length, not showing extra.

The same structure applies over 2♠ except 2nt is the relay showing a
SST.

Have a good game,
Rueful