[vuroth]

Scoring: IMP

Bidding:
(P) P (3♥) ???

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At the table, I had no idea whether I was worth a takeout double or not. I doubled, but in retrospect I think I was better passing.

How close is this hand to a takeout double? Alternately, how close is it to a pass? What should I be thinking when bidding this hand?

V

[P_Marlowe]

Hi,

#1 would you double for t/o, if they opened 1H
a good rule is count your HCP outside
their suit, add shortage points for shortage
in their suit, if you reach 14 make a t/o
=> The hand is to weak (using the mentioned
rule, you reach 12)
Another factor to consider, which suit do you
promise primarily, ... spades. Having min. values
and only 3 card support should point toward passing
#2 Does your side have enough strength to make game?
Facing a passed hand, holding a hand below opening
strength, the answer is no (or game is unlikely),
which is another pointer toward Pass.

With kind regards
Marlowe

[FrancesHinden]

It is very close, but I would pass.
If LHO were not a passed hand, the pass is much more obvious.

[SoTired]

Too weak for under gun X. With a passed hand partner, unlikely we are missing game, so why risk a 4-3 3S contract when we might set 3H.

[ralph23]

Too weak. Just pass. I'm not that optimistic about setting 3♥ but it's possible.

On the days where we can set it, partner is probably going to get too excited if I double, and he'll bid 3NT. Grabbing defeat from the jaws of victory....He will not be pleased with the dummy.