Things that make you go hmmm

[OleBerg]

I have a stiff club.

LHO didn't raise.

Whatever partner was doubling on, it wasn't short clubs.

Therefore partner likely has more than a maximum, without wasted values in clubs.

Good thinking.

And continuing the thought --- since partner has a biggie he will bid again over 3D, already assuming I have my share of the outstanding garbage available. And I get another chance to show the heart suit.

And sometimes partner do not have long clubs because:

 

- The play an agressive style, where preempts are made freely, and raises cautiously. (And opener is "sound" this time.)

 

or

 

- Responder supresses his fit, "not to give the show away". (Not my tactic, but it happens.)