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Detail specifications 44EC - Level 2 ★
Opener's support double after an overcall
Opener's support double : after a 1 Major response and the opponent's overcall.
The opener's double shows :
The opener's double shows :
- a decent opening hand..or even better than decent
- 3 cards in the partner's major suit (bid at level 1)
- Doubling is punitive when the partner has made a 2/1 shift
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
1 |
1 |
X |
6
5
A
Q
8
8
7
6
A
K
J
10
4
Exercise E9923 Double ! You have a nice hand, and your partner will know you have a correct 3 cards support in ♥.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
1 |
1 |
Pass |
Q
5
J
8
6
K
8
7
6
A
Q
7
4
Exercise E9924 Pass. Your hand is poor. Your Q ♠ second is not worth much... wait and see what your partner will do.
Opener's rebid after a double overcall
Redoubling has then the same meaning :
Redoubling has then the same meaning :
- a decent opening hand
- 3 cards in the major suit your partner has called at level 1
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
1 |
X |
XX |
A
Q
5
A
K
Q
10
5
8
7
5
7
6
Exercise E9927 XX showing a very decent opening hand, and 3 cards in your partner's major suit.
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Pass |
1 |
X |
Pass |
J
7
5
J
8
5
A
Q
7
5
K
J
7
Exercise E9928 PASS your hand is too poor for a redouble.
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