firmit Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 You hold9xJxxxxxKJxxx and you PASS over partners 1♥. LHO bids 1♠, and it goes pass back to you. 1♥-(p)-p-(1♠) - p-(p)-you I felt I had to bid something - so my alternatives was 2 of a minor, dbl or maybe a 1NT if this would be forcing for the minors. My choice was DBL - as a balancing take-out showing minors. If partner really wants to play 1♠X, I have also given him this choice. I don't like 2minor - if partner's gotten 3-1 in the minors, we miss out on a 8card fit. The question is if 1NT is an option? Partner made his view that 1NT had to be for the minors, and that dbl should show tolerance for 2♥. Does he have a point? IF 1NT is for the minors, what is the difference between DBL vs 1NT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jlall Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Your partner is correct, and the difference is what he said; X shows a tolerance for hearts (like 2245) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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