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 More options May 16, 10:57 am
Newsgroups: rec.games.bridge
From: kingfish <sandybarnes...@verizon.net>
Date: Fri, 16 May 2008 07:57:30 -0700 (PDT)
Local: Fri, May 16 2008 10:57 am
Subject: Re: Balancing over Weak 1NT
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?

> Thanks

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No matter your hand strength, your high cards are not well positioned
with the bidder behind you, so this is a consideration.  I believe
that double is better used in a conventional sense.  In addition,
there is greater need to be able to "balance" with a natural suit
call.  My suggestion is that you use Double for 2-suited hand types,
and use natural suit bids.  In my partnerships we use the balancing
Double for the Majors, and other calls to be natural.

Sandy Barnes
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