The better the suit = the more likely I am to overcall The more distributional = the more likely I am to overcall Example 1
I would certainly overcall 2♣ here. Example 2
In this example I am balanced and I have a very poor club suit. 5332 shape is balanced, typically not suitable for a 2 level overcall. Although I don't like passing at my first opportunity with opening strength, I would because the alternative of bidding 2♣ is too unattractive.
The most important signals
Double or bid?
Bid as high as possible!
Defending against a multi 2♦
Transfer or not?
Nv compete
How strong vulnerable?
Preempt suit quality
6322 and 7222
2♣ opening
Doubleton lead
Passive lead
When to lead active
1N with 5422
Negative double
Takeout double
Splinters
Competing partscore
Try not double
Ace Ace King
2 level overcall