Posted 2015-July-04, 05:54
MP, Instant, 34
I think that something like this has been complained about before, but not sure.
It is mainly down to the holes in the ranges for bidding balanced hands in balancing seat. I don't think that I should require 22+ HCP opposite a freebid to have a punt at 3N.
Also not keen on North deciding to show Diamonds but conceal Clubs. Perhaps if he expects me to have 22 HCP there is no point, but maybe not sure that the initial 3D is right.
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