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2♥.
If I double now and they do not bid one, we might land on our feet, missing a ♥ contract only when they are 5-3.
If I double now and they advance to 2♠, i am poorly placed to rebid. A new suit shows a much stronger hand. I would have to be content doubling again, fully expecting to land in a minor when ♥ might be right. Doubling a 3♠ advance when it rolls back around to me gives partner less good information about the true nature of my hand.
If I call 2♥ now, I can deal with either 2 or 3♠ by doubling. My "perfect" shape overcomes a certain lightness in strength for the second double.
If I pass now, I might be able to back in, but then haven't really got partner's attention nor confidence. Now I am too big for the bidding that ensues. Partner won't expect such a good hand. S/he might also consider a sequence like:
(1♠) - P - (3♠) - P
(P) - DBL
a torture sequence. If I couldn't double 1♠, what am I doing doubling 3♠ with shortness. Too narrow a window for this approach to work.
Double or bid (or go gentle into that good night)?
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Posted 2016-October-25, 19:09
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Trust demands integrity, balance and collaboration.
District 11
Unit 124
Steve Moese