[jdonn]

Codo, on Nov 23 2009, 07:03 AM, said:

I had no problems to pass both times and wait for the reasons Andy gave.

Of course there are players borne 2000 or later who think that it is fun to open every crap in very seat, but I would leave that to them.

And there are players born 1950 or earlier who are bad at math when it comes to calculating the year people are born?

[gnasher]

Codo, on Nov 23 2009, 01:03 PM, said:

I had no problems to pass both times and wait for the reasons Andy gave.

Actually I was only suggesting passing on the first round. I quite like 3♦ over 2♥.

[P_Marlowe]

DanHarting, on Nov 21 2009, 07:51 PM, said:

At the table, I overcalled 3♦ on my second turn and got a bad result.

Not -300 or -500, but -420 for 4♠ making NS.

Should I have been suspicious of my singleton spade?

Is it more likely partner has 5 spades, or that the opponents have a fit?

Which is more likely to keep the opponents out of game, 3♦ or pass?

3♦ precludes opener rebidding 2♠, while pass might pass the hand out when opener is minimum with some hearts.

Why should a 3D overcall be the reason, that they reached 4S?
There is no reason, to assume this.

Sometimes, 3D helps them to play the hand, the call may tell declarer,
that he needs to watch out for a 4-1 trump break.

Sometimes, 3D helps to find a sacrifice.

Life is not fair, sometimes you get, what you deserve, and sometimes you dont.

With kind regards
Marlowe