Fluffy Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 ♠AKQJ9x♥9xxx♦x♣Kx NS vul, dealer west 1NT!-ps-ps-?? 1NT= 9-12 partner's pass is 0-12 balanced or 0-10 unbal more or less, maybe more if he has one or two minors since all minor overcalls commit to the 3 level. you have in your arsenal 3 options: X= penalty (13+)2♣= both majors2♥= spades, given his initial pass partner will 99% bid 2♠ over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooltuna Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 ♠AKQJ9x♥9xxx♦x♣Kx NS vul, dealer west 1NT!-ps-ps-?? 1NT= 9-12 partner's pass is 0-12 balanced or 0-10 unbal more or less, maybe more if he has one or two minors since all minor overcalls commit to the 3 level. you have in your arsenal 3 options: X= penalty (13+)2♣= both majors2♥= spades, given his initial pass partner will 99% bid 2♠ over it. X followed by 2♠ if partner runs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 what the catfish said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Posted June 23, 2010 Report Share Posted June 23, 2010 Not sure I like double = 13+ Not sure I want to do it with this hand when I am not on lead - I see too much overtrick potential if partner doesn't lead a spade. 2♥ for me. I don't see why it is as high as 99% that partner will bid 2♠ he is allowed to have a maximum with a fit. I guess this might depend on how often you overcall on rubbish. If rubbish is likely for an overcall then I guess you are constrained to start with double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Not sure I like double = 13+ Not sure I want to do it with this hand when I am not on lead - I see too much overtrick potential if partner doesn't lead a spade. 2♥ for me. I don't see why it is as high as 99% that partner will bid 2♠ he is allowed to have a maximum with a fit. I guess this might depend on how often you overcall on rubbish. If rubbish is likely for an overcall then I guess you are constrained to start with double. Agree with Wayne. Not willing to let them make this contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdonn Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I also would show my spades rather than double, they could easily make 1NT if partner doesn't (or can't) lead a spade, and I certainly have a suit worth showing. And chalk me up as another who doesn't see why partner is all but barred from raising spades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickyB Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I'm guessing 99% was an overbid but that pard could easily have a flat 11 for a 2♠ complete. I think I like how you bid the hand, Fluffy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I really don't think it goes all pass if you double! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junyi_zhu Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 ♠AKQJ9x♥9xxx♦x♣Kx NS vul, dealer west 1NT!-ps-ps-?? 1NT= 9-12 partner's pass is 0-12 balanced or 0-10 unbal more or less, maybe more if he has one or two minors since all minor overcalls commit to the 3 level. you have in your arsenal 3 options: X= penalty (13+)2♣= both majors2♥= spades, given his initial pass partner will 99% bid 2♠ over it. You can probably just bid 2C to show both majors then correct 2H to 2S to show your shape and overall strength. This also may place the contract right. I actually don't quite get why you play transfers here. You certainly want the opener to lead... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cascade Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I'm guessing 99% was an overbid but that pard could easily have a flat 11 for a 2♠ complete. I think I like how you bid the hand, Fluffy. Again unless your overcalling style is not very sound then 11 HCP without spades has an easy 2NT over 2♥ (or a natural 2♠). I suppose you have some problem if 2NT if forcing. Over weak No Trumps I think your bidding needs to cater to your side getting to game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 actually you are right that 99% was a big exageration, expect partner maxiums with fit to bit 2NT or 3♠. we play transfers to have a rebid for the 2 suiters and to be able to bid very strong hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 3♠. Invitational, of course. With a real pree you PASS. Bridge is easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 we play transfers to have a rebid for the 2 suiters and to be able to bid very strong hands. Have you been listening to the French again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 :blink:, kind of I think lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted June 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 I bid 2♣ willing to bid 2♠ next to show extras with longer spades, wich could help partner evaluate his heart holding maybe. but partner was not cooperating and bid 2♦ "pick yourself", I had too many extras for 2♠ now, so I bid 3♠. He tried 3NT (he always does) and a couple of fineses were needed to bring it home ♠xx♥Kx♦AQ10xx♣J1098 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helene_t Posted June 24, 2010 Report Share Posted June 24, 2010 Agree with both you and partner's bidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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