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Ethics and Helpful Hints - Helpful Hints - (7) September 2011
HESITATIONS
One of the most common forms of unauthorised information is the PAUSE that suggests doubt. This is generally called a hesitation. It is important to understand that thinking about the hand IS hesitating.
When deciding whether a "hesitation" points to a particular course of action by Partner, The Director uses the following as a guideline:
1. if a player hesitates and the passes, he would welcome a bid or double from partner.
2. if a player hesitates and then doubles he would not be unhappy if his partner removed the double.
3. after a suit is agreed if a player hesitates and then bid no trumps they would not be unhappy to hear their partner go back to the agreed suit.
MADELINE LAWSON
Chief Director