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The tip of the day by Kit Woolsey(#67) !

After a 1♠ overcall, a double by the responder is a Sputnik that shows 4 cards in and at least 7-8H (no upper limit) !
SWNE
1 Carreau 1 Pique
X
9 Spades
8 Spades
5 Spades
King Hearts
Jack Hearts
9 Hearts
4 Hearts
8 Clubs
7 Clubs
6 Clubs
King Diamonds
10 Diamonds
9 Diamonds
4 Diamonds
A Sputnik double... with the diamond fit as backup
SWNE
1 Carreau 1 Pique
Pass
9 Spades
8 Spades
5 Spades
Jack Hearts
9 Hearts
4 Hearts
2 Hearts
King Clubs
Jack Clubs
6 Clubs
5 Clubs
Jack Diamonds
4 Diamonds
With that hand, you are below the required minimum, you must pass
SWNE
1 Carreau 1 Pique
X
8 Spades
5 Spades
Jack Hearts
10 Hearts
8 Hearts
4 Hearts
8 Clubs
5 Clubs
Ace Diamonds
King Diamonds
Queen Diamonds
Jack Diamonds
7 Diamonds
Don't bid support in . start by doubling, a 4-4 fit in is possible

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