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Detail specifications 41FD - Level 2 ★

Non forced bids on takeout double

You only bid on a take-out double if you have a bid to make.

  Bid your best suit at the lowest level with 5-7HCP!
  With a stronger hand (8-14HCP) jump bid - one or 2 levels showing your long suit
  With no 4 card major and stoppers in the Opener's suit bid :

2NTwith approx 11HCP
3NT with 12-14HCP

S	W	N	E

Problem E4877 Pass Don't be reckless with your inefficient 4HCP.

S	W	N	E

Problem E5086 1♠ With a minimum of points (for a non-forced bid) bid your suit at the lowest level ...especially if it's a 5 carder.

Non-forced bid ( if the Responder has bid)

  Less than 5HCP, PASS
  From 5-7HCP bid your suit at the lowest level<
  From 8-10HCP : PASS

with a 5 card major : jump bid in your major
with both majors 4-4 jump bid
with both majors 5-5 cue bid in the opening minor
with a stopper in the opening suit and no 4 card major bid 1NT

(follow on in next tab)

S	W	N	E

Problem E1017 2♥ Response bid with no jump (5-7HCP) with a "nice" 5 cards and honors in ♠ and ♦.

S	W	N	E

Problem E1020 3♥ A jump bid in response to a take-out double shows :
- a 5-carder
- from 8-10HCP
It's up to P to decide the contract

Non-forced bid in response to a take-out double : with 11HCP and more
   5 cards in a major Game
   With stoppers in the Opp's opening suit, 2NT
  With 13HCP and stoppers in the Opp's opening suit 3NT
   No natural bid possible cue-bid Opener's suit.

S	W	N	E

Problem E4878 4♥ Game with more than 11HCP and 5 trump cards.

Be Careful!
A take-out double will have consequences on the Opp's bidding sequence.

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Detail specifications 41FD - Level 2 ★

Non forced bids on takeout double

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