[han]

well Peter, I agree that all other calls are somewhat ugly, but that doesn't mean that there is something good to say about pass .

[pbleighton]

"well Peter, I agree that all other calls are somewhat ugly, but that doesn't mean that there is something good to say about pass"

Pass would be my last choice as well, Hannie, but I think you may be missing my point. I think that this bidding problem is more of a Rorschach test for players' preferred styles and agreements in competitive bidding than it is about hand evaluation. I expect that very few Forum members would pass this hand, but there are good players at my club who would pass it. They have been successful "having their bid" for a LONG time, and they are not about to change. Pass works for them.

They don't choose me as a partner

Peter

[HeartA]

Agree with Roland as well. My Michaels usually shows 5-5 (over minor or major). Occasionally, I bid Michaels (especially over minors) with 5-4, as in this situation.

[jtfanclub]

Hannie, on Mar 14 2007, 09:01 PM, said:

(and maybe also for pass, although I'm not sure what)

Because it's the majors. You're unlikely to get pre-empted out of bidding the next time around, and you'll be well positioned if partner makes a call.

Sometimes, I feel like people feel if they pass on the first round, they're never allowed to bid again. I'm looking at 3+ defensive tricks. If the opponents bid so high that I can't come in, I think I'll be happy with the result.