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Posted 2005-September-11, 20:40

Scoring: IMP

P - (P) - 2♦(1) - (2♥)
P - (4♥) - P - (P)
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(1) Multi - Either weak 2 in a major or various strong hands

It looks like partner has a weak 2 in spades. Are you coming in now at the 4 level unfavourable?
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Posted 2005-September-11, 20:44

nope. hand screaming defend, and third seat is suspect.
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Posted 2005-September-12, 02:53

Dunno what I'd do. I guess it would depend on how lucky I would feel at table as to where pard has his side honors. If in clubs, 4S is great. If in the reds, 4S is as bad as it gets... lol.

Right now I feel like pass. After a glass or two I might bid on... lol.
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Posted 2005-September-12, 09:54

No thanks, opponents seem to be playing different versions of defence against multi.
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Posted 2005-September-12, 09:58

Because of the 3rd seat opener, what would DBL show here? If he is weak, can he pull to 4S, or will he have to assume that it's straight penalty?
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Posted 2005-September-12, 10:06

The way I normally play defense to this (not that I had agreed with this partner) is that a double shows values and the other major. (sounds a lot like a takeout double) But the explicit meaning here is please correct to the other major if you've got it, else pass. Not sure if that's optimal, but it's what I normally play.
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Posted 2005-September-12, 10:32

Scoring: IMP

P - (P) - 2(♦)* - (2♥)
P - (4♥) - All Pass

* Multi

I decided to pass given my flat shape. I did wonder about the law abiders though. 11 trumps for NS, 9 trumps for EW = 20 Total Trumps. 8 tricks for NS, 10 tricks for EW = 18 tricks.
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Posted 2005-September-12, 10:43

Even people who obey the law presumably know a negative adjustment when they see one. Your hand was worth at least 1 or 2 given:

The defensive values mainly the red suit jacks and
flat shape.
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