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2nd bid after the partner's take-out double

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2nd bid after the partner's take-out double
When you bid at the next level (no jump) you have a weak hand (7 HCP)... but not the minimum !
  • After having doubled, if your partner is jumping, he is showing a 3rd zone hand, but he was not able to name his suit. Now, you know and decide if you go to game or not.
  • After having doubled, if your partner cue-bids the opponent's suit, he is also showing a 3rd zone hand. He is now asking you more information about your strength. With less than 3-4 HCP, bid at the lowest level. With more points, jump.

SWNE
1
X
Pass
1
Pass
3
Pass
4
10
4
K
10
7
4
2
9
6
7
4
3
2
Exercise E 5320 Your partner has previously doubled. he is showing a 3rd zone hand and 5 cards he couldn't name on the first round of auction because of his strength. Accept his game proposal !
 
SWNE
1
X
Pass
1
Pass
2
Pass
3
A
9
8
7
5
J
4
7
6
7
6
3
2
Exercise E 5321 Your aprtner's cue-bid is an information request : so far, he knows your best suit is and that you hold between 0 and 7 HCP. In this case, you have 2 possible answers : 3 or 4... not 2 ! You would show a level 0 hand !