Another double or not

[Fluffy]

Match Points

[hv=pc=n&s=shqj653dt975ckt98&d=e&v=e&b=10&a=1d1hd(4%20spades)1n2sp3spp]133|200[/hv]

[gszes]

P, looking at the probable spade stack, did not think it was wise to do anything to 3s. We, looking at maybe the weakest/defenseless overcall in the history of bridge, should be happy as a clam the opps stopped short of game and can take full credit (due to our savvy? bidding) when they rack up 170 or 200. X ?? huh? where in the world are we going to play that is not going to be hugely dangerous even if p does not want to convert the x to penalty thinking we might actually have something over here.

 

Pass meekly and try to do so without a smirk.

[rmnka447]

+1 for gszes's comments.

 

If partner has only 7-8 with a ♠ stopper, the opponents have about 26.

 

If partner passes to convert to a penalty double, how many tricks do you expect to take with a QJxxx and a K? Maybe 2 on a good day, very often less. Expecting partner to have 3 to 4 tricks on a 10-11 max hand to defeat 3 ♠ seems overly optimistic. You made your aggressive bid. Save the double for a chunkier hand where you'll probably land on your feet no matter what the opponents and partner do.

 

So let sleeping dogs lie and pass.

[Fluffy]

Opponents are on a 4-4 fit that splits 5-0, opponents have invited and rejected which means they have 22-24 HCP combined.

Partner will never double 3♠ since they are often going to bid 4♠ if he passes.

Whatever we hold appart from the spade void is kind of irrelevant.

[apollo1201]

You are greedy! I might try with AK H and out because the first 3 tricks would likely be ours. Here it is less clear and having them minus could be enough for a good score.

[Jinksy]

What about 3N rather than X?

[Manastorm]

I pass. I tend to believe partner didn't double, because he couldn't. It is unfornate, if opponents kept their eyes open and found the best spot, which seems to be quite possible. If the most pairs found 4♠, it was surely hammered, if partner was greedy. I can't correct it fully anymore. For example 3 out of 4 bid 4♠, then I am trying to beat a minority for an improved score. I prefer the opposite.

[Phil]

With a little imagination you can construct layouts consistent with the bidding where they can take 10 tricks, maybe 11.

 

Your good board may come from the fact they missed game.

 

Double just looks,like a tilt bid to me.