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41FD - Non forced bids on takeout double -
level 2 ★
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
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Problem E4877 Pass Don't be reckless with your inefficient 4HCP.
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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
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Problem E1017 2♥ Response bid with no jump (5-7HCP) with a "nice" 5 cards and honors in ♠ and ♦.
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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.
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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.