Puppett Stayman & Variations Puppett Stayman is a convention used when partner opens a strong 2NT or rebids a strong 2NT after an ACOL 2 or its equivalent. Employing the convention allows a partnership to open (or rebid) a strong 2NT even when holding a five-card major, which is a major advantage if strong 2 openings are not forcing.. Puppet Stayman is a specialized version of the Stayman convention designed for use after a 2NT opening (showing 20-21 HCP) or after the strong 2♣-2♦-2NT auction.
Puppet is a variation of the Stayman convention that can be used after opener bids 2NT.. Puppet Stayman - Used by responder with at least invitational values to discover whether opener's Notrump bid may consist of a 5 card major suit. In the sequence: 2N - 3C responder's 3C bid behaves similar to the Stayman convention, but promising at least a 3 card major suit and at least game invitational values.