sfi Posted June 2, 2009 Report Share Posted June 2, 2009 A direct 2 ♥ answer to the X is a much lesser dissortion of the hand (it still is of course an overbid).It's not that much of an overbid. Give partner a perfect minimum of: Axxx ATxx x ATxx And you would be unlucky not to make an overtrick in game. You do have an eight loser hand with a five card, an expected double fit, and finesses will be taken through the strong hand. And you know that most of partner's values will be working. If partner has something like: KQJx Kxx Ax xxxx then you may go down in 2♥, but your opponents can make 3♦ and may not be able to bid it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 On this one, Herbert Neg's work again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
655321 Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 But Ken, everything works on this hand, it is hardly possible to stay out of game. For me, 1♥ 3♥ 4♥.For jdonn, 1♥ 2♥ 4♥.Even for hog, 2♥ 4♥ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 But Ken, everything works on this hand, it is hardly possible to stay out of game. For me, 1♥ 3♥ 4♥.For jdonn, 1♥ 2♥ 4♥.Even for hog, 2♥ 4♥ But, Herbert avoids playing 3♥-1 when partner has crap. And, Herbert makes it easier for both sides. Easier is often nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 But Ken, everything works on this hand, it is hardly possible to stay out of game. For me, 1♥ 3♥ 4♥.For jdonn, 1♥ 2♥ 4♥.Even for hog, 2♥ 4♥ But, Herbert avoids playing 3♥-1 when partner has crap.So does jdonn. And I think so does hog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
precpj Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Do we all virtually agree the 1H bidder MUST NOT pass holding the real hand at the table when he hears the 2H raise ? ♠42 ♥QJ654♦54♣QJ94 By the way some stars voice against 2D in favor of 2H since they play as "deny 4 card support " ; for those many who favor the 2D I would assume that when they think the big hand holder is the Captain: the trump has been set " At the table, i was indeed shocked with the pass ; managed to be very polite and calm when i was lectured " both 2D and 2H are 100 % incorrect " and I was told to be booted after that hand. another note is: I have many known champions help out very gracefully; that spirit makes me love this game more " thanks all for the discusssion ; dont be surprised if this ever shows up on the ACBL bulletine Precpj; a Life Novice and fake expert at most Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
precpj Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Just in case you care: the 2D is a clear winner among champions :) ; they are NOT random stars :o i.e bidding a cue 2D WITH 4 cards support is more updated than WITHOUT Precpj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanp Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 ok who are these champions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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