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More and more I see poeple using this explanation. What exactly does 'constructive' mean in an auction and is it a standard, acceptable method of describing bids?
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Posted 2007-February-08, 13:51
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
Bridge should be fun!
SHAPE!
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
Bridge should be fun!
SHAPE!
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
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Posted 2007-February-08, 14:25
There is a style, that used to be very common in England (and quite possibly is or was elsewehre) of making overcalls on complete rubbish, albeit usually with an OK suit.
Say, xx KQxxx xxx xxx as a 1H overcall of 1D.
[This is quite a common method in ladies' bridge. Don't ask me why.]
This type of overcall is combined with intermediate jump overcalls; making a simple overcall about 4/5 HCP upwards.
Some people think it's correct to overcall even lighter but I would say that is not a generally accepted method and should be alerted (in the ACBL, pre-alerted I believe).
Calling the 1H overcall constructive says that they aren't playing this style, they are playing the more common modern method of "sound" or "constructive" overcalls, where a minimum 1H overcall of 1D would be the above hand plus an extra ace (roughly).
Fashions come and go. Lauria/Versace also (last I saw) have this very light overcalling style, but it's a probably in a minority in top level bridge.
Say, xx KQxxx xxx xxx as a 1H overcall of 1D.
[This is quite a common method in ladies' bridge. Don't ask me why.]
This type of overcall is combined with intermediate jump overcalls; making a simple overcall about 4/5 HCP upwards.
Some people think it's correct to overcall even lighter but I would say that is not a generally accepted method and should be alerted (in the ACBL, pre-alerted I believe).
Calling the 1H overcall constructive says that they aren't playing this style, they are playing the more common modern method of "sound" or "constructive" overcalls, where a minimum 1H overcall of 1D would be the above hand plus an extra ace (roughly).
Fashions come and go. Lauria/Versace also (last I saw) have this very light overcalling style, but it's a probably in a minority in top level bridge.
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