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trap pass or overcall?

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Posted 2008-April-23, 08:46

Trinidad, on Apr 23 2008, 10:22 AM, said:

awm, on Apr 22 2008, 04:37 PM, said:

I think the term "trap pass" means "I would like to double for penalty, but we don't play penalty doubles in this auction, so I pass hoping that partner will double for takeout and I can convert."

I disagree. I think the term trap pass refers to any pass with a holding that is strong enough to bid (in an auction that is likely not passed out).

Adam is right. "Trap pass" means 'pass, setting a trap for the opponents' The trap is sprung by the reopening double and subsequent pass of the double.
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