[MFA]

The_Hog, on Jun 23 2010, 07:06 AM, said:

MFA, on Jun 21 2010, 02:37 PM, said:

Pass. I don't quite have the values for double. Partner is allowed to take it out - it shows transferable values. I would have passed 3♦.
Bidding 5♥ would be absolutely crazy.

Passing partner's 3D bid is the best way of securing a new partnership. I find it unbelievable to even think of passing that bid. All I can say is that your vulnerable 2 level overcalls do not resemble mine.

I guess you mean 3-level overcalls. But yes, there must be quite a difference in style, since pass is not a close decision for me. Partner's usual hand type is 12-16 hcp and a reasonable or better 6 card suit in diamonds. 3NT seems far away on this misfit. If I bid on I'm essentially gambling on finding partner with 3 card hearts AND enough for game. Very unlikely.

[cherdanno]

Fluffy, on Jun 21 2010, 12:26 PM, said:

partner didn't double so he has singleton + doubleton or 2 singletons, 1264 is the most likelly hand for him.

I would double, but I expect him to bid 5♣ next.

Your partner always doubles with 6322?

[whereagles]

Dbl seems ideal. Either pard pulls and, given his likely spade singleton, it's a good contract or he leaves it in and it's ok too given our diamond singleton.

[Codo]

Did they jump to game to make it? I doubt it.
But my partner knows nothing, he is in a very bad position to make another bid. I need to help him, so I double and await the next bids.

Like Gonzalo I would bet that this is pass and 5 club (or 4 NT if this shows a minor two suiter too...)

[the hog]

MFA, on Jun 23 2010, 03:24 PM, said:

The_Hog, on Jun 23 2010, 07:06 AM, said:

MFA, on Jun 21 2010, 02:37 PM, said:

Pass. I don't quite have the values for double. Partner is allowed to take it out - it shows transferable values. I would have passed 3♦.
Bidding 5♥ would be absolutely crazy.

Passing partner's 3D bid is the best way of securing a new partnership. I find it unbelievable to even think of passing that bid. All I can say is that your vulnerable 2 level overcalls do not resemble mine.

I guess you mean 3-level overcalls. But yes, there must be quite a difference in style, since pass is not a close decision for me. Partner's usual hand type is 12-16 hcp and a reasonable or better 6 card suit in diamonds. 3NT seems far away on this misfit. If I bid on I'm essentially gambling on finding partner with 3 card hearts AND enough for game. Very unlikely.

Yes, meant 3 level overcalls. Sorry.

[bluecalm]

What do you guys think partner should do after the double with: x xx AKJxxxxx Axx ?

[ggwhiz]

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3NT seems far away on this misfit. If I bid on I'm essentially gambling on finding partner with 3 card hearts AND enough for game. Very unlikely

Most of these hands are defending 4♠ doubled. Assuming you have to play more imp hands against this pair now or in the future, +150 is extremely wussy.

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What do you guys think partner should do after the double with: x xx AKJxxxxx Axx ?

Pard will bid 5♦ and (usually) make it or go down one. Well within the 40% or so tolerance for a red game, not to mention the longshot double game swing possibility.

[gwnn]

what happened?

[mohitz]

Oh sorry. Here is the full hand

Scoring: IMP

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I chose to pass. They played 4S down 2. We have 4H cold. If we double, partner would likely pass. So, i guess double is the winner here.