Forcing Pass System

[P_Marlowe]

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Another example: in Germany it is forbidden to alert DBL and PASS at the table (I am not sure at the moment if that changes behind screens).

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It does.The players are required to selfalert

any unusual bid, ... and espesially dbl and

pass.

 

Marlowe

[csdenmark]

I love to play against forcing pass systems!

 

We all design our systems to preempt opps. We want to keep them from exchanging information, and take away bidding space. Now there are opps, that volunteer to pass in first seat, if they have something to say. Now you know in second seat, that a preempt makes sence now and that you won't preempt your partner. This is very helpfull.

 

Playing a forcing pass system opps have to open, if they are not strong. So all you need now is a little construtive bidding and a well defined penalty double. Down two doubled is better than every part score you might have. All you need to find are games and slams. So just bid solid in 2nd and 4th seat.

 

The advantage of HUM's in usually that opps don't know what to do, and leave your bidding undisturbed. A lot of these methods are not as good, as people think, if they play against opps that are prepared.

Is there any world class pair playing a forcing pass system at championships?

You have it! - I hope some sunny day to have fun with you

[Gerben42]

Another example: in Germany it is forbidden to alert DBL and PASS at the table.

 

This is a terrible rule and leads to some interesting UI problems, especially with some methods I play like a support pass.

 

A what? A support pass!

 

1♣* P 1♥ 1♠

Pass**

 

* Polish

** 3-card support!

 

You're not allowed to alert this...