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Redouble..or not ?

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Which kind of hand will allow you to redouble (after a major opening 1 ♥ or 1 ♠) ?
Reminders
  • Redoubling requires A minimum of 10 HCP
  • Therefore, the opener knows the pair has got the majority of points
  • After a redouble, any ensuing double shall be punitive

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9
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Exercise E9933 Your side is richer than the other one... So far, it is the only information you are giving your partner.
 
 
The best redoubling hand : short in the opener's major suit !
A void would even be better !
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Exercise E9933 XX The dream hand for a redouble. With your three-suited hand, you will be able to penalize any suit the opponents may call.
 
 
With a 11 HCP balanced hand
Don't forget, a 2 NT bid is not possible, as 2 NT is a Truscott : 4 cards support and at least 10 HCP.
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In order to bid ♣ on the next round.2 ♣ is not forcing... The opener may pass...
 
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7
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Exercise E9934 XX Looking for a NT game, or a ♥ game, depending on the opener's hand
 
 
With a 3 cards support (sometimes 4) and a positive hand you've assessed worth at least 10 HCP
With a long minor suit. Redouble first, and name your minor suit afterwards.
Remember : shifting at level 2 after a double is not forcing....therefore with a hand < 10 HCP.
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Exercise E9933 XX With its 2 Aces, your hand deserves better than a simple raise.
 
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Exercise E9936 XX Redouble first, then you'll bid your ♦. A 2 ♦ bid would be a weak bid (less than 10 HCP)
 
 
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