4S is the very bad kind of bid that is rarely punished, but I don't know why it is not more common knowledge that with an opening hand you start with a cuebid then bid game (or if stronger than that you don't have to jump to game next). A 4S bid can be based on KJxxxxx xx x xxx for instance.
Grand Slam in Game II: ATB and how would you bid it pesky psych
#22
Posted 2015-November-18, 05:37
PhantomSac, on 2015-November-18, 00:24, said:
4S is the very bad kind of bid that is rarely punished, but I don't know why it is not more common knowledge that with an opening hand you start with a cuebid then bid game (or if stronger than that you don't have to jump to game next). A 4S bid can be based on KJxxxxx xx x xxx for instance.
Bidding opposite a t/o double is one of the least understood parts of the game among intermediate/advanced players imo. I bet if you polled most people would agree with 4dad's suggestion that this showed a opening hand with 5 spades. Its basically 100% to show a weak hand with 6 spades imo, since
(1) Partner can double with a strong hand which might not have that much spade support. Who wants to play in 4 spades with an opening hand and 5 spades opposite x AKxx AKxxx Axx or some other strong flexible hand without spade support.
(2) What do you bid with weak hands that are long in a suit? You cannot afford not to be in game if partner really has a classic t/o double, and you would like to take away the opponents spade since this is likely a competitive hand if you have a large fit and less than half the pack.
The physics is theoretical, but the fun is real. - Sheldon Cooper
#24
Posted 2015-November-19, 05:11
Mbodell, on 2015-November-19, 04:11, said:
What does GOSH mean here? Is that saying it means this suit (in the power double).
Yes, it is short for good one-suited hand; ie natural and strong.
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#25
Posted 2015-November-30, 20:55
Only if 4♠ means Long S (at least 7) with 2 of 3 top cards, (and only on this case) your partener should bet 4nt here. You had AK from sure, (because he had the Q) He had 4 more tricks from sure(3 on D and one on♣) so he should try the 4nt. if you ask possitive 7 ♠ from sure. If no use the jujment if he can take the K ♥ But from me is at least 5s so no danger to try 4NT