pdoubi Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 My partner opens 1H (we play 5-card major openings). RHO overcalls 1S. I have 8+ points, 2 cards in hearts, 4 small cards in spades (no stopper), and 4-3 in the minors. What do I bid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1 Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 [hv=s=S8642HQ8DK642CK84&d=N&a=1H(5 cards)1S?]200|300|'pdoubi 'What do you bid'++++++++++++++++I rank1. Pass = Sensible.2. Double = Partner may expect 4+ cards in each minor3. 2♥ = Partner may expect 3+ ♥s.4. 1NT = Wrong-siding mis-description.[/hv] 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdoubi Posted December 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 [hv=s=S8642HQ8DK642CK84&d=N&a=1H(5 cards)1S?]200|300|'pdoubi 'What do you bid'++++++++++++++++I rank1. Pass = Sensible.2. Double = Partner may expect 4+ cards in each minor3. 2♥ = Partner may expect 3+ ♥s.4. 1NT = Wrong-siding mis-description.[/hv]What if you have 12 points with 2 hearts, 4 small spades, and 4-3 in the minors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulg Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 I think nige1's hand is a clear double: you want to compete and have working values in all the other suits. It is easier to get over these values now rather than have to make a decision if partner, say, rebids two hearts or LHO finds a one no trump response. However it is the doubleton heart honour that makes this so attractive, since you can always return to hearts if partner responds in your three-card minor. You can take the same route if your values are concentrated in the minors, but the upside is reduced because the likely heart game is less likely. Holding four spades I feel you are somewhat protected with nige1's first choice of pass although you might feel a little uncomfortable if LHO finds a raise and it comes back to you. Hopefully I've conveyed the unease I feel with any specific response to your question: there are many criteria, mostly soft ones, that would guide my decision on an actual hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pescetom Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 What if you have 12 points with 2 hearts, 4 small spades, and 4-3 in the minors? I double with that, but I don't share paulg's enthusiasm about doubling with the hand nige1 posted (for me a clear pass). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandakh Posted December 20, 2020 Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 While a popular approach is for a Double to show both minors, it is imho much simpler for normal club players to use it as a Support Double, showing values and a 7 card heart fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morecharac Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 My partner opens 1H (we play 5-card major openings). RHO overcalls 1S. I have 8+ points, 2 cards in hearts, 4 small cards in spades (no stopper), and 4-3 in the minors. What do I bid?How much +? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige1 Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 What if you have 12 points with 2 hearts, 4 small spades, and 4-3 in the minors?I double with that, but I don't share paulg's enthusiasm about doubling with the hand nige1 posted (for me a clear pass). Agree with Pesceton's double - the least misdescription. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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