Meckwell after 1M-(X). Meckwell after 1M-(X).
#1
Posted 2004-March-11, 18:35
after 1M-(X). With another partner, I play a forcing pass system in which
1♣ is 9-13, 4+♥, etc. We have also agreed that on auctions of 1♣-(1♥) that we would also play Meckwell (except that X would substitute for XX).
What does everybody think of the following specific agreements?
1. 1M-(X)-XX shows the next higher SUIT, we never transfer into NT. 1M-(X)- 2M-1 = good M raise, 1M-(X)-2M = crap M raise, etc.
2. 1M-(X)-1/2N are natural.
3. Transferring and then making a minimum bid shows exactly 4 of the
second suit and is passable although it shows values.
4. Transferring and then raising is invite.
5. Transferring and then jump bidding a new suit shows exactly 4 and is GF.
6. 1M-(X)-jump in a suit Z = 5+/5+ in the two suits besides M and Z.
Todd
#2
Posted 2004-March-11, 18:43
Mike
so much the better. If there is restlessness, I am pleased. Then let there
be ideas, and hard thought, and hard work.”
#3
Posted 2004-March-12, 03:23
#4
Posted 2004-March-12, 03:29
1♥ - Dbl
Rdbl = 10+
1♠ = 5+♣
1NT = 5+♠
2♣ = 5+♦
2♦ = 7+ raise
2♥ = 0-6 raise
2♠ = fit-jump
2NT = offensive 9+ raise
3♣/3♦ = fit-jump
1♠ - Dbl
Rdbl = 10+
1NT = 5+♣
2♣ = 5+♦
2♦ = 5+♥
2♥ = 7+ raise
2♠ = 0-6 raise
2NT = offensive 9+ raise
3♣/3♦/3♥ = fit-jump
Rdbl is transfer to next higher suit only if the opening was 1♣/1♦.
This structure works very fine.
#5
Posted 2004-March-12, 03:51
Poky, on Mar 12 2004, 11:29 AM, said:
1♥ - Dbl
Rdbl = 10+
1♠ = 5+♣
1NT = 5+♠
2♣ = 5+♦
2♦ = 7+ raise
2♥ = 0-6 raise
2♠ = fit-jump
2NT = offensive 9+ raise
3♣/3♦ = fit-jump
1♠ - Dbl
Rdbl = 10+
1NT = 5+♣
2♣ = 5+♦
2♦ = 5+♥
2♥ = 7+ raise
2♠ = 0-6 raise
2NT = offensive 9+ raise
3♣/3♦/3♥ = fit-jump
Rdbl is transfer to next higher suit only if the opening was 1♣/1♦.
This structure works very fine.
#6
Posted 2004-March-12, 04:02
mishovnbg, on Mar 12 2004, 10:51 AM, said:
Misho
Sure. I play inverted doubles long time, even before Ben posted his thread. But only in forcing situations when we show 20+ hcp on our line. They work fine in my system - a great improvement.
#7
Posted 2004-March-12, 11:52
many times the next opponent will bid or preempt a suit that then makes
you and your partner try to find a suit and/or look for stoppers at the 3-level.
#8
Posted 2004-March-13, 07:26
DrTodd13, on Mar 12 2004, 07:52 PM, said:
many times the next opponent will bid or preempt a suit that then makes
you and your partner try to find a suit and/or look for stoppers at the 3-level.
#9
Posted 2011-January-30, 07:40
Can anybody explain them to me please ?
#10
Posted 2011-January-30, 12:02
DrTodd13, on 2004-March-12, 11:52, said:
many times the next opponent will bid or preempt a suit that then makes
you and your partner try to find a suit and/or look for stoppers at the 3-level.
The main reason to play XX as value-showing is that over majors you'll be able to penalize much easier if you can establish that your side has at least half the deck. The difference between majors and minors is that the opponents have to play on the 2 level usually, and that often is enough to make it profitable to penalize, especially at MPs. Also, people often make slightly offshape doubles, since they cannot overcall a 4 card suit. Overall it's MUCH more likely to want to penalize after a 1M opener from partner.
I think it's essential to have XX as values, otherwise you'll get robbed quite often. I know if my opponents were playing something like this, I would start doubling on 4432 8 counts, and watch them crash and burn.
#11
Posted 2011-January-30, 12:29
Why a signoff in that lowest suit? Won't be allowed to play there.
So XX: 3+DT and next suit; or 3+DT and can handle likely developments.