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This is a popular method of rebidding after
partner's 2NT response to a weak 2 or
2 bid. For example,

Opener        Responder
    2               2NT
      ?

3 = a bad spade suit and a bad
          hand (bad-bad)
3 = a bad spade suit and a good
          hand (bad-good)
3 = a good spade suit and a bad
          hand (good-bad)
3 = a good spade suit and a good
          hand (good-good)
3NT = AKQxxx of spades

This structure is slightly different from the original Ogust. In that method, 3 showed a good suit and a bad hand, while 3 showed a bad suit and a good hand. The variation presented today is better, because when you hold a bad suit, it's preferable to tell partner at the 3 level in case he wants to suggest hearts as an alternative contract, as in today's auction.

Tip: To remember the steps, think, first 2 steps show a Bad suit, next 2 steps a Good suit.

Ogust is usually not played after a third-seat or fourth-seat weak two-bid.

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