vitorlopes Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Playing IMPs. Both vulnerable, you have this hand: ♠6 ♥AJ742 ♦KJ8 ♣9843 The bidding was: (3♠)-Pass-(Pass)-? What is your action, if any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOGIC Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I'd X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtK78 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 Double. A direct action over a preempt should be based on sound values. Looking at our hand, it appears that partner may have the values to make a call but no call that makes any sense. For example, suppose partner had xxx KQx ATxx KQx? 4♥ is a reasonable spot, and 3♠ might make. There is a chance that anything but pass could be a terrible mistake on the hand, but, more often than not, passing will be very bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOGIC Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 For example, suppose partner had xxx KQx ATxx KQx? 4♥ is a reasonable spot, and 3♠ might make. So are you arguing for a 4H balance because you won't get to 4H after a double. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtK78 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 So are you arguing for a 4H balance because you won't get to 4H after a double.I am not double-dummying the hand. Double is right as the balance. Whether you will score a bulls-eye by getting to 4♥ after the double is another question. It is not unreasonable for partner to bid 4♥ on KQx after the balancing double. None of his choices are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLOGIC Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I am not double-dummying the hand. Double is right as the balance. Whether you will score a bulls-eye by getting to 4♥ after the double is another question. Heh I know, my only point was that one downside of doubling is you're not necessarily going to get to the right spot even when there is one, namely a lot of 5-3 heart fits. Your example hand imo was an illustration of this. Of course, I'm a doubler anyways, just playing devils advocate. I expect partner to pass and for them to go down a lot, and if he bids 4H I'm happy. Minor suit bids I might survive... 3N, not so much :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dake50 Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I like my S-single for offense. Don't like low hcp even to balance.Get in there with double. May even bounce 4S over our 4H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lycier Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I'd pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnasher Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I'd pass. It's a nine-count with two jacks and half of the honours in a 3-card suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilKing Posted February 7, 2013 Report Share Posted February 7, 2013 I'd keep the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMoe Posted February 8, 2013 Report Share Posted February 8, 2013 Pass. Feels a Q short of double. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alik1974 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Dbl, not wholeheartedly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 insta double for me unless RHO tanked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the hog Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Clear pass for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcphee Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Double, passing is giving up, I would not even blush placing this hand down as dummy, I'll have better next time partner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dake50 Posted March 10, 2013 Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Does balancer here assume one of partner's kingsto let aggressive competing?I get in double. S-single is the persuader:the partner with shape competes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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