of 3H and above "extend the pre-empt". Paradox methods are again applied; 3S implies that you are willing to play in 4H. You should decide whether direct call of 4H major is to play, or pass/correct! Should an opponent overcall or double It is important to discuss this with your partner. A simple agreement over double is to simply make the same Paradox advance that you would have done anyway. You should agree whether pass, or redouble show willingness to play in diamonds. Always bear in mind that fourth hand will usually make a bid, and you will always get a second opportunity to bid or double. A common agreement is that 3H or 4H over a minor overcall are pass/correct. Overcalls in a major suit is more awkward to handle, but a common agreement is that opener must double or bid should he hold the strong option, clarifying type if you have 2 of those. Defending your Opponent's "Multi" There are numerous popular defenses to the Multi. The "Dixon" method below is not necessarily best from a technical point of view, however it is perfectly adequate and is easy to remember. In general, when defending against a multi players should assume that the opener holds one of the weak options. They occur much more frequently than the strong ones! With a good suit, it is important to bid aggressively on the first round of bidding, before opener's partner has disambiguated the opening. Otherwise, it is often wise to wait until it is apparent what opener's suit is. In this mode 2nd hand passes initially, A takeout double of the Pass or correct response then becomes your key weapon on round 2 of bidding. It is helpful to discuss the concept of "position"(ie relative to opener) with your partner, in any defence agreement. "2nd position" double of right hand opponents 2D shows a balanced hand with 13-15 HCP or any hand with 19+ HCP, with strength being clarified by subsequent bidding (the hand will usually pass if it has the lower range or bid again with the higher). "2nd" overcall of 2H or 2S are natural, opening values with a 5-card major "2nd" overcall of 3C or 3D are natural, opening values, with a sound 5-card or better minor. (Guaranteeing a sound suit facilitates your partner calling 3NT holding at least a positional guard in both majors). "2nd" overcall of