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What is this double? TO or Penalty?


  

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  1. 1. What is this double?

    • Takeout
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    • Penalty
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    • something else
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When partner doubles one of the suits you have implied (here you imply some clubs by doubling diamonds), it is penalty. If he wanted to make a responsive double he would have to bid 2, showing both majors.

 

You said it all imo.

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You said it all imo.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THEN, WHY SAY MORE ?

 

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When partner doubles one of the suits you have implied (here you imply some clubs by doubling diamonds), it is penalty. If he wanted to make a responsive double he would have to bid 2, showing both majors.

 

I doubt it. 2D would be natural for me. Anyway we do play this x as penalty.

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THEN, WHY SAY MORE ?

 

 

 

Lurpoa, Helene already explained, and i thought i was clear with my post which meant i agree with everything she said and i have nothing further to add, whether u agree with her opinion or not, i think she explained what does that DBL mean to her and why. What else do you want me to say when i already said "she said it all " ?

 

I mean i understand u are asking for polite answers and less sarcasm and all, which is fine, but don't you think it is being a little abusive to ask "WHY" each time, when the reason was ALREADY explained very well, regardless of you agree with it or not ? Please stop being childish, i could answer your all "WHY" questions by simply posting "WHY NOT", instead i am trying to be reasonable. You really need to stop this nonsense.

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Lurpoa, Helene already explained, and i thought i was clear with my post which meant i agree with everything she said and i have nothing further to add, whether u agree with her opinion or not, i think she explained what does that DBL mean to her and why. What else do you want me to say when i already said "she said it all " ?

 

I mean i understand u are asking for polite answers and less sarcasm and all, which is fine, but don't you think it is being a little abusive to ask "WHY" each time, when the reason was ALREADY explained very well, regardless of you agree with it or not ? Please stop being childish, i could answer your all "WHY" questions by simply posting "WHY NOT", instead i am trying to be reasonable. You really need to stop this nonsense.

 

 

 

 

 

Yes,we agree that you agree...

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:P PENALTY FOOL. A responsive double in this position doesn't solve a real problem (2,or 3, or just bidding 2 with 4-4 in the majors and a moderate hand should suffice) whereas nailing the over-aggressive 5-5 opener for 800 or 1100 can be soooo..... sweet.
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penalty, you can always make a TO (responsive or DSIP) dbl after the expected correction to 2D, and expected pass of 2D by partner.

 

Bidding goes 1-P-P-X

2-X

 

Is this Takeout or Penalty or something else?

 

My partner and I are asking.

Thank You

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I play it as take out, i.e. responsive. 2 would be 13 or so with only one major.

With only one major you would have to be 4-2 as with 5 you would have overcalled. This leaves you with seven cards in the minors while p has implied some club length. I am very happy to double for penalties with such a hand. I suppose you could be (43)42 but then a cuebid(2) followed by 2NT (or raise if p hits the right major) would be an option. A penalty double is also an option.

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Bidding goes 1-P-P-X

2-X

 

Is this Takeout or Penalty or something else?

 

My partner and I are asking.

Thank You

 

 

It doesnt make a lot of sense to me to play 2 here as natural (and I am far from being an expert) - so if 2 is 100% take out, X is 100% penalty.

If 2 is to play, then X would be the only way to ask partner to choose a major (an option I think is pretty handy to have), so its really up to you.

 

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Stop it with the hearts! stop it with the hearts! no more hearts please!

 

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AAARGH Particularly disappointed with this instance of upvoting when meaning to reply, because I think that Mr. Ace was purposely misunderstanding Lurpoa's post.

 

it is being a little abusive to ask "WHY" each time, when the reason was ALREADY explained very well, regardless of you agree with it or not ? Please stop being childish, i could answer your all "WHY" questions by simply posting "WHY NOT", instead i am trying to be reasonable. You really need to stop this nonsense.

 

The question was why post a "me too" post, and you DIDN'T explain the answer at all or even give one. I think that Lurpoa has a point for once, because there is a poll (I don't know whether you noticed it) where you can register your opinion if you have nothing more to say.

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