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Detail specifications 41FD - Level 2

Non forced bids on takeout double

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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

SWNE
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X
2
Pass
10
9
7
10
9
7
6
Q
4
3
Q
9
6
Problem E4877 Pass Don't be reckless with your inefficient 4HCP.
 
SWNE
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X
1
1
K
10
8
7
4
7
4
6
3
8
7
5
3
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
SWNE
1
X
2
2
J
10
7
Q
J
9
7
4
7
4
J
10
7
Problem E1017 2 Response bid with no jump (5-7HCP) with a "nice" 5 cards and honors in and .
 
SWNE
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X
2
3
J
4
A
J
10
8
6
K
10
9
4
7
4
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.
SWNE
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X
1
4
3
2
K
J
10
8
6
A
Q
J
5
3
2
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.