o_fata, on Oct 26 2009, 03:49 AM, said:
I've asked around some players at the same level as North what would they do and 4 out of 5 said they would pass 3♣ now but they would have opened 3♠.
Then they are not both of the same ability as this North AND of the same style, which are the prerequisites for them to be polled.
While I agree with bluejak that beginners would generally not bid again after pre-empting, if North was on the National Dog-Walking Register, it would be clear that he opened 2S with the intention of bidding 3S, and, if necessary, 4S. It is inconceivable that a strong player would start with 2S with the intention of giving in to an overcall of 3C.
Indeed, both Pass and Double are more suggested by South's hesitation for a strong player, as partner might well have been considering a penalty.
So, for beginners, I agree; but if Zia opened 2S then Pass would not be an LA on the second round.
I prefer to give the lawmakers credit for stating things for a reason - barmar