![]() your partner doubles and the next player passes. Some partnerships have an agreement that if the responder to the double has 8+ HCP then they show this by making a jump bid where they bid 1 level higher than a minimum bid.Įxamples of Responding to a Takeout Double Remember that partner has an opening hand, so you should bid as if you were responding to an opening bid. ![]() Therefore, if you have a reasonable hand yourself, it is your responsibility to show your points. Most of the time your partner will not bid again after making a takeout double. Remember that partner has promised support for all unbid suits. When you have more than 8 points and are responding to partners takeout double, you jump with more than 8 points. If that occurs then your obligation to bid is cancelled. When you respond to partners takeout double: You bid your best suit at the cheapest level and this promises 0-8 pts. You must respond to your partners "double" and bid your best suit, the only exception is if the opposition makes an intervening bid. When your partner bids double in the first round of bidding, this is known as a takeout double (as distinct from a double for penalties). You might also consider getting Larry's book on Doubles and Redoubles HERE or try Michael's Doubles Webinar which you can find HERE.♥ Responses to a Double(also referred to as a takeout double) If the takeout double is after a preempt, the same basic principles apply (there will be an example in the quiz). Example: WestĬuebid = Game forcing (opening bid strength) - not sure where you are headed. There are two decisions for advancer after partner makes a takeout double and right-hand opponent passes: To pick the suit (or no trumps) To bid to the appropriate level You usually pick your longest suit, and with a choice, bid the higher-ranking. In effect, the responsive double throws this back to partner: Why dont you help choose the suit Whether partner picks hearts or spades, well have found an. Jump to game = Usually a 5+ card suit and enough for game (good hand). Here are a few other possible ways to take out the double:ĭouble jump = 6-card suit, semi-preemptive (this is my modern-day recommendation-in some books, this is defined differently) Those are the basic ways to take out partner's takeout doubles. ģNT = 13-15 balanced and the opponent's suit stopped. Single Jump in a suit=9-11 HCP and at least a 4-card suit (INVITATIONAL-the doubler can pass).ġNT = 6-10 balanced and the opponent's suit stopped.ĢNT = 11-12 balanced and the opponent's suit stopped. The most common takeout double is after an opponents opening bid of one of a suit where the double shows a hand with opening values, support for all three unbid suits (at least three cards in each) and shortness in the suit doubled (preferably, no more than two). Non-jump suit bid=0-8 HCP and at least a 4-card suit (occasionally it will be a 3-card suit as you will see in one of the quiz answers). ![]() Those are treated a little bit differently than taking out to a suit (with the explanation being shown in the chart).Īfter partner's low-level takeout double (responding to high-level takeout doubles will be covered in the next article/quiz), bid as follows: In the chart, notrump bids are also shown. Like with the penalty double, you just say, Double. Once you understand and remember the difference, the schedule of responses (listed below) to partner's takeout double is logical. A takeout double is made when your opponent has bid and your partner has not. If he had the same hand when his partner opened 1, he could just pass and let partner play in 1. He can't pass and defend against 1 doubled. When responding to a takeout double, a non-jump (such as 1 ) could be a very bad hand. The second auction is very different! South must not bid 1. Here are the standard guidelines for advancing a takeout double: Let’s take a closer look. So it makes sense to distinguish between the two. Why the difference The guidelines for responding to an opening bid are different from those for replying to a takeout double. In the first auction, he responds 1 and the opener must bid again (1 is forcing one round-it shows 6+ points). a takeout double or an overcall is referred to as the advancer. Contrast the following two situations: West ![]() They respond to a takeout double as if they are responding to partner's opening bid. It continually amazes me how many intermediate-level students get part 2 wrong. When your partner makes a takeout double, your "response" shows two things: ![]()
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