Mountain High Bridge
Release 2.19r
Take Out Doubles

Examples of Take Out Double Hands

4-4-4-1 is a good hand for a Double.  13 HCP.  

The three card Heart suit has honors.  It could handle a 7 card fit if partner bids Hearts.

Pass, even with 13 HCP.  1NT is not a good option with the doubleton club without an honor.

How would you respond to your partners Double?

Bid 2 Heart.  Even with 5 HCP.  You have an 8 or 9 card Heart fit.

Pass.  Only 5 HCP.

Bid 2 Spades.  Tell you partner you have a good hand.  Partner is looking for the major.  The 5 Diamonds are not memorable.

Bid 2 Spades.  Great hand.

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.