catch22 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 [hv=d=n&v=n&s=s6hajt75dqj82cak3]133|100|Scoring: IMPP-(1S)[/hv] Is this a 2H bid or a double? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 2♥ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleBerg Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'd bid 2♥. Puts me in a good position if next hand raises. (I'll back in with a double.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggieb Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 2♥, I think this is clear. If LHO raises I will double back in and be very satisfied with this description of my hand, which seems very likely to occur. I will pay off to a heart stack, which I think people generally overestimate the chance of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 2♥ and then double. Add a king and bid it the other way 'round. Surely this hand is worth two calls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
655321 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 2♥. If it can be avoided, I don't like to make a takeout double (suggesting 4 cards in the unbid majors) when holding a 5 card major. That can make it impossible to uncover a 5-3 major fit. I would double if the hearts were 5 small, perhaps even with A5432, but there is no reason to avoid the overcall with AJT75. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy_h Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 agree with 2H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Joining the unanimity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dake50 Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 Needs another K working to X then 3H, esp opposite a passed partner. Even 2H then X is pushing with this --take the H-fit chance then quit except for 1xS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'm ok with doubling. What I'd do at table would depend on tactical factors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'm ok with doubling. What I'd do at table would depend on tactical factors. Yes such as "do I want to make the correct bid or a worse bid?" :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilkaz Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 2♥ and then double. Add a king and bid it the other way 'round. Surely this hand is worth two calls. Agreed and a clear decision for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'm ok with doubling. What I'd do at table would depend on tactical factors. Yes such as "do I want to make the correct bid or a worse bid?" :) The correct bid is the one I make, regardless of what it actually is :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H_KARLUK Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 2 ♠. I can live with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echognome Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I think an interesting question would be how much of a weaker hand before we determine it's a one-bid hand and we double versus 2♥. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 I think an interesting question would be how much of a weaker hand before we determine it's a one-bid hand and we double versus 2♥. Even if it's a one-bid hand, why shouldn't that bid be 2♥ instead of double? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted November 16, 2008 Report Share Posted November 16, 2008 because of crappy hearts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benlessard Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Not strong enough for 2H and X, so X is a better bid than 2H. At MP ill be more tempted by 2H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echognome Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Yeah. What Csaba said. Comparing say x Kxxxx AQx Kxxx with say x AQT9x Kxx Kxxx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I really think it's taken too far, but certainly there is no question on the actual hand with AJTxx and plenty of values. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 My partner held this hand at the table and doubled. (It's actually difficult to say what the winning action is on the hand, even when you know the complete deal) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherdano Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 The correct bid is the one I make, regardless of what it actually is :lol: Are you applying for space in Josh's signature? I also bid 2♥. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skjaeran Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 2♥ for me. To double with this shape would be unlikely for me, maybe with a really bad heart suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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