jtfanclub Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 I think that 3♥ is very often a search for the right strain, slightly less often a gametry and least often (but still fairly often) a slam try. Gawd, I hate Standard American. Half of the bids mean "Guess what I want you to show, and show it". I'm not sure where these psychic impressions should come from, but I know I don't have that talent, and neither do my partners. I've had people pass it, and I've had people bid 5♣, both on random guesses as to what I was looking for. If the "usual" meaning was an invitation to game in spades, it should show extras, no minor suit aces or voids, and probably 4 spades. Has to be Axxx x QJTxx KQJ. So pass. If the "usual" meaning was a slam try in spades, it should show no extras, no minor suit aces or voids, and probably 4 spades. Axxx x QJTxx KJx assuming you open that. So pass. If them "usual" meaning was choice of games, it shows a clear preference for spades. I have no idea what else he has. So I guess I'll pray to the card gods and pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 JT, stop babbling. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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