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Defense to NT Does it play in balance seat also?
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Posted 2011-August-30, 10:38
Since it doesn't say otherwise, I assume it applies in both seats.
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Posted 2011-August-30, 11:13
barmar, on 2011-August-30, 10:38, said:
Since it doesn't say otherwise, I assume it applies in both seats.
just curious cause that something it seems should be stated on card somewhere
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Posted 2011-August-31, 10:36
ACBL standard convention card doesn't have a place to distinguish them; do CC's in other jurisdictions do this? While there are some pairs that play different conventions (e.g. transfers in direct, natural in balancing, to get the NT bidder on lead), I suspect it's uncommon.
I generally play the same convention in both seats, although my style differs. I won't usually balance against strong NT with 10 or more points, because partner is likely to be weak and my strength is under the NT bidder. And I'll balance with weak 4-4 hands, expecting partner to have a decent, balanced hand (if he were unbalanced he would have overcalled himself) that can support one of my suits.
I generally play the same convention in both seats, although my style differs. I won't usually balance against strong NT with 10 or more points, because partner is likely to be weak and my strength is under the NT bidder. And I'll balance with weak 4-4 hands, expecting partner to have a decent, balanced hand (if he were unbalanced he would have overcalled himself) that can support one of my suits.
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