Examples of Take Out Double Hands
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4-4-4-1 is a good hand for a Double. 13 HCP.
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The three card Heart suit has honors. It could handle a 7 card fit if partner bids Hearts.
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Pass, even with 13 HCP. 1NT is not a good option with the doubleton club without an honor.
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How would you respond to your partners Double?
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Bid 2 Heart. Even with 5 HCP. You have an 8 or 9 card Heart fit. |
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Pass. Only 5 HCP. |
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Bid 2 Spades. Tell you partner you have a good hand. Partner is looking for the major. The 5 Diamonds are not memorable. |
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Bid 2 Spades. Great hand. |
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Even with a good hand I might only bid 1Spades. Do the Math. Opponents show 12 + 6-10 HCP. You have 12 HCP. Most likely partner has 9 - 10 HCP. |
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