Chapter 11
I’LL HAVE A DOUBLE
Note:
Only summaries are included below - see book for details
© 2001 - Marty Bergen
The VOB Double
With
VOB, it is okay to double a 1
or 1
opening bid without a four-card major.
I’m Not Positive
Responder’s double is negative only when partner opens one of a
suit and RHO makes a natural overcall in a suit (even a jump).
I’ll Double That
If
partner opens one of a suit and RHO makes an artificial
two-suited overcall, responder’s double promises 10+ HCP.
Deja Vu All Over Again
When
you make a takeout double, and double the same suit again, the
second double is still takeout.
Leading Partner On
Strive to make lead-directing doubles of the opponents’
artificial bids.
E.L.C.D. (Equal Level Conversion Double)
If
RHO opens 1
or 1 ,
and you have four cards in the unbid major, five diamonds and
12+ HCP, make a takeout double.
She Needs to be Taken Out
After LHO opens, partner passes and RHO responds 1NT, your
double is takeout of LHO’s suit.
No “Up the Line” This Time
If
partner doubles 1
or 1,
and you have both majors, do not respond up the line.
Alive and Kicking
When
partner doubles for takeout and RHO redoubles, you don’t need
much of an excuse to bid — “points, schmoints.”
May the Force Be With You
After partner’s takeout double, the only forcing response is a
cuebid.
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