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Newsgroups: rec.games.bridge
From: Alan Malloy <alan.NO.S...@malloys.org>
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 19:09:39 -0700
Local: Fri, May 16 2008 10:09 pm
Subject: Re: Balancing over Weak 1NT
Adam Beneschan wrote: Sure, just not a "generic takeout". e.g., you could play Woolsey, where > On May 16, 7:08 am, Terry Faust <m...@comcast.net> wrote: >> Assume that when opponents open a weak NT (12-14) you play your >> standard defense in the direct seat that includes double is penalty. >> After 1NT Pass Pass, >> 1. Do you still play your standard defense? >> 2. Is double still penalty or should it now be for takeout? > Is there such a thing as a takeout double when there are four unbid > My tendency would be to play it for penalty, but I'd need a stronger > -- Adam double shows a 4-card major and longer minor. This isn't the standard takeout double ("please bid anything"), but definitely asks partner to take out the double unless he has a reason to think 1NX is going down. -- You must Sign in before you can post messages.
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