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barmar, on Jun 14 2006, 11:19 AM, said:
awm, on Jun 13 2006, 01:22 PM, said:
Actually I always pass these hands in 1st/2nd seat playing standard or 2/1 (I'll open them playing a light opening system where we agree to open most 9s). To see the problem, what game do you want to bid opposite:
Kx
AKxxx
Axxxx
x
This is a prime 14-count; there is absolutely no way partner lets me out short of game holding this hand.
Kx
AKxxx
Axxxx
x
This is a prime 14-count; there is absolutely no way partner lets me out short of game holding this hand.
So? That's just one possibility. You can't make a decision based on assuming the worst. I prefer to be optimistic during the bidding; then when dummy comes down you start worrying about how to deal with bad breaks, etc. I think this is expert style as well -- you frequently see them bidding close slams and even grands, hoping that something will work out (a key card will drop or a squeeze will materialize).
Most of the time, opening hand facing opening hand can make a game. Sometimes they can't -- either the hands don't mesh well, or you run into bad breaks. Sometimes you can find this out during the auction and may be able to stop short, but usually you just take a shot and hope for the best. In the long run, I think it usually works in your favor.
Dont worry about it.. after passing this heinz hand (57), he will hear his partner open 1♥ on that 14 count and 5-5. They still will not be able to stop short of anything. And to add insult to injury, after passing, he will not be able to show both of his suit naturally very conviently (After P-1H-1S-2D, 3C is not usually natural, or after P-1H-2C-2D-2S is not that useful either).
But I am sure nearly everyone is convinced.... the only bid with hand is pass so we can avoid the problem when a misfit exist... or are we?
