help for me

[deep]

[hv=d=e&v=n&s=sj1074haj73d7ck532]133|100|Scoring: MP[/hv]

 

1♦ (pass) 1NT (pass)

2♦ (?)

What bid South better pass 0r ! for reopen bid

Ty at all for help

[billw55]

I might double directly over 1♦.

 

But having passed once, I would do so again, and let partner balance.

[phil_20686]

pass first in, dble second time. Pretty clear IMO.

 

1) doesnt have the values for a dble initially, making these light t/o doubles hamstrings partner when he really wants to bid 3N with some 14 count after 1d x 3d.

 

2) Both opposition have limited their hands so this is a clear pre protect. You have decent shape so get in the auction, letting them play 2d is seldom a winning strategy, particularly when your lho has denied a 4cM.

[Hanoi5]

I'd double the second time around.

[peachy]

Pre-balance, Dbl, seems right, we can hardly expect to get rich in defending 2D and partner might have too many diamonds to balance in.

[Trinidad]

I might double directly over 1♦.

 

But having passed once, I would do so again, and let partner balance.

This is not a life auction anymore: LHO will pass. Therefore you are balancing when you are bidding. You have the perfect distribution for a balancing double. Partner won't.

 

Rik

[Jlall]

I might double directly over 1♦.

 

But having passed once, I would do so again, and let partner balance.

This is not a life auction anymore: LHO will pass. Therefore you are balancing when you are bidding. You have the perfect distribution for a balancing double. Partner won't.

 

Rik

yep