Jinksy Posted October 16, 2016 Report Share Posted October 16, 2016 [hv=pc=n&n=sq8643hkqj96dj98c&d=e&v=0&b=14&a=3cpp]133|200[/hv] IMP teams. If you double, what do you do over a) 3M by partner, b) 3N by partner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tramticket Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Partner didn't bid and either partner holds moderate values or was the wrong shape to bid - too many clubs. If partner holds clubs and I double, then I don't have much defence to help when partner converts it to a penalty double. Even if partner bids 3NT, I don't fancy the chances much. Our best chance of a making contract is a major suit - but which one? 4♣ lets partner pick - but the four level is a bit rich for me. I hate passing - but maybe this is the most sensible action? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagles123 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 double then pass seems pretty clear to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagles123 Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 double then pass seems pretty clear to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAce Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 Partner didn't bid and either partner holds moderate values or was the wrong shape to bid - too many clubs. If partner holds clubs and I double, then I don't have much defence to help when partner converts it to a penalty double. Even if partner bids 3NT, I don't fancy the chances much. Our best chance of a making contract is a major suit - but which one? 4♣ lets partner pick - but the four level is a bit rich for me. I hate passing - but maybe this is the most sensible action? Yes, if you are going to bid 4♣ pass is better.I want to bid 4 cl too, but the thing is, it will show a big hand unless you have custom agreement.So even if 4!C could end up in best spot, it is likely that pd may not settle with our best spot after 4 cl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaitlyn S Posted October 17, 2016 Report Share Posted October 17, 2016 double then pass seems pretty clear to meIt seems less clear to me. I've noticed that some very good players double. However, I have an issue with the fact that West didn't raise clubs. I think there is a good chance I'm going to defend 3C doubled on a lot of hands that partner holds four clubs. Even when partner has five clubs, my hand isn't that rich in entries and partner may be leading a lot, and there is no guarantee of a heart lead against 3C doubled. I wouldn't be surprised if West has a good hand and a well placed diamond honor over partner (and any good club spots in dummy will come into their own after partner leaves in the double.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1 Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 [hv=pc=n&n=sq8643hkqj96dj98c&d=e&v=0&b=14&a=3cpp]133|200|Jinksy asks "IMP teams. If you double, what do you do over a) 3M by partner, b) 3N by partner?" A hard problem. (3♣) Pass (Pass) ??, I rank1. Double = T/O. You are protecting, so partner should make some allowances.2. 3♥ = NAT. But probably loses a ♠ fit.3. 4♣ = T/O. 2-suiter (or Michaels). For some partnerships, keen to reach the right strain, such bids don't show a mountain.4. Pass = NAT. A bit timid because you do have a lot playing strength. Kaitlyn is likely to be right about 3♣ X. (3♣) Pass (Pass) Double(Pass) 3M/3N (Pass) ??IMO you should Pass = NAT. Your double was brave enough. [/hv] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted October 19, 2016 Report Share Posted October 19, 2016 X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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