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Codo, on Jan 4 2009, 03:46 AM, said:
I still do not understand why "extra, no clear direction" should be a good idea here.
WHich hand do you want to double with?
1. 18+ HCps? You can, but with this strength, many ways will work.
2. 15-17? You are not balanced, so you should have a second suit to bid or a suit you can repeat.
3. 15-17 with 2254 and no stopper? What exactly should partner do now with his majors and club shortage?
4. A good balanced 14 HCP hand? Isn't this a too small target to aim at?
Of course, when you play a weak NT, I would guess that X should show 15-17 with no full stopper, because that is the worst hand to show without a double. But in the context of a strong NT?
So for the millions out there who plays it as extras: What are the hands you think about?
WHich hand do you want to double with?
1. 18+ HCps? You can, but with this strength, many ways will work.
2. 15-17? You are not balanced, so you should have a second suit to bid or a suit you can repeat.
3. 15-17 with 2254 and no stopper? What exactly should partner do now with his majors and club shortage?
4. A good balanced 14 HCP hand? Isn't this a too small target to aim at?
Of course, when you play a weak NT, I would guess that X should show 15-17 with no full stopper, because that is the worst hand to show without a double. But in the context of a strong NT?
So for the millions out there who plays it as extras: What are the hands you think about?
Is there not another option here, what about 14-17, with 3433 or 4423 depending upon points and what opening 1NT is employed? I would expect a partial ♣ stop as minimum, more if at the lower points range. Again so much will be linked to the vulnerability and p's holding.