Traditional raises to 2NT and 3NT are included in our system.

Negative Connotations. Note the negative implications of such bids --: no four or five card major suits and no long minor suit or shape. It's important to not have majors when bidding this way -- remember opener could have four and even a five card major suit.

We don't follow the "No shape, no Stayman" adage for this reason


 
N E S
1NT P 2NT 2NT = "No majors and 8-9 HCP, partner"
P P = "Doesn't sound like a NT game, South"
North South
ª Kxxx ª Jxx
© Qxx © KJx
¨ Ax ¨ Jxx
§ AKJx § Qxxx

N E S
1NT P 3NT "I have 10+ HCP  and no majors, North"
P P = "You're the boss, South"
North South
ª Kxxx ª xxx
© Qxx © KJx
¨ Axx ¨ KJx
§ AKx § Qxxx