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Do you pull partner's double, and if you do what should it show (weakness, strength, or just a hand unsuited to defence)?
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Do you pull partner's penalty double
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Posted 2014-October-07, 00:59
Do you pull partner's double, and if you do what should it show (weakness, strength, or just a hand unsuited to defence)?
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Posted 2014-October-07, 01:09
I'd pull, which shows weakness. I have two extra spades and a min hand. Even if pard has a void spade, this rates to make.
It's true 1NTx or 2-something can be bloody, but it can also cause a discussion later on if stuff goes wrong. I'd just make it easier on my nerves and pull, for a near-certain make.
It's true 1NTx or 2-something can be bloody, but it can also cause a discussion later on if stuff goes wrong. I'd just make it easier on my nerves and pull, for a near-certain make.
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Posted 2014-October-07, 03:22
I would pull for sure. Direct 2♠ shows weakness, passing and pulling 2m to 2♠ shows a better hand.
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Posted 2014-October-09, 00:35
I'm pulling to 2 ♠ also.
You do have 2 1/2 QTs, but the primary reason you bid was distribution -- long ♠s. Partner can be doubling on a good 9 or 10, expecting you to have a 12-13 count, and therefore giving your side more than the balance of the points (at least 22-23 total). That usually is enough to insure 1 NT goes down. Not having that much makes the penalty double much more iffy. So, it's best to pull to 2 ♠.
You do have 2 1/2 QTs, but the primary reason you bid was distribution -- long ♠s. Partner can be doubling on a good 9 or 10, expecting you to have a 12-13 count, and therefore giving your side more than the balance of the points (at least 22-23 total). That usually is enough to insure 1 NT goes down. Not having that much makes the penalty double much more iffy. So, it's best to pull to 2 ♠.
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