Wackojack Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 [hv=d=w&v=0&b=8&a=1c1nd2dd]133|100|Penalties I assume[/hv] [hv=d=w&v=0&b=8&a=1c1nd2dppdp]133|100|Is East;s 2nd double for take-out or penalties? 1. If penalties then on what types of hand can West remove?2. If take-out then west can leave in for penalties with a suitable hand[/hv] The problem with treating East's 2nd double for penalties as I see it is that East would have to pass when not having a suitable penalty double. Then it is highly likely that EW would miss a major suit contract when NS can make 2♦ The problem treating East's 2nd double for take-out as I see it is that this is the last chance for a penalty but East has to pass having a good hand that would like to double for penalties. Which is best? Which is normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whereagles Posted November 23, 2014 Report Share Posted November 23, 2014 I have a meta-rule for this "In 1x-(dbl)-rdbl1x-(1NT)-dbl1NT-(dbl)-rdbl dbl is for penalties if direct, optional if balancing.""Optional" is usually Hxx, sometimes xxx. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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