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Detail specifications 61SD - Level 1 ★
Negative double
Responder's double after an Opp's overcall
This X (negative double) promises :
This X (negative double) promises :
- 4 cards in a non-bid major,or minor suits if both majors have already been bid
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Problem E1571 DOUBLE a takeout double for ♥
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Problem E1574 DOUBLE 9HCP and both majors with 4 cards it's the best bid possible !
Responder's takeout double
Points necessary for a negative double raises the bidding level :
Be careful there's no maximum point requirement for a negative double
Points necessary for a negative double raises the bidding level :
- at the one level, 7-8HCP are sufficient
- at the 2 level, 8-9HCP are necessary
- at the 3 level 9-10HCP obliged minimum
Be careful there's no maximum point requirement for a negative double
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Problem E5417 DOUBLE Text book problem : both majors with 4 cards and 9HCP !
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Problem E5143 DOUBLE For the minor suits when the 2 majors have been bid, one by Opener and the other by the Overcaller.
Negative double is often a good defense against preempts
Think and count your points !
Think and count your points !
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Problem E4725 DOUBLE With points to go for Game, after Opp's preempt you can bid a takeout double. (3 ♠ would be Game forcing !)
The next bidding sequence
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Problem E8458 PASS After his double, South passes. Opener has shown a 1st zone hand - your team don't have the force for Game.
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