Friday, October 21, 2016

Take Out Double -- Responding when the Opponents Bid and you have a Weakish hand

Please read these posts to learn about the take out double.
Introducing the Take Out Double
Responding to a Take Out Double with a Weak Hand
Responding to a Take Out Double with an Intermediate Hand
Responding to a Take Out Double with an Opening Hand

Question: Partner made a take out double but then my RHO bid. Do I still have to bid? Is the double still "on"?
Answer: No. Once someone has made a bid the "Double" no longer exists. However the sentiment behind the Double still exists. Partner still wants to play in one of the other suits. If you have a little bit of something you still want to bid. It's only if you have nothing you want to Pass.

Bidding after the Opponents bid now shows a different point count. With a good 6 to 8 points (maybe 9 points with only a four card suit) you want to bid your suit anyhow. If the opponents allow you to bid your suit at either the 1 or the 2 level then do so. However don't jump to bid your suit. If the opponents force you to bid your suit at the 3 level then you probably just want to give up. Maybe the contract is just not yours. Sometimes that happens.

Use your judgement. You are not required to bid. Only bid if you feel it is necessary.

Let's look at a few examples. What would you do with the following hands if your LHO opened the bidding 1, Partner Doubles and your RHO bids 1?

Hand 1

♠J8
743
QJ432
♣J65



Hand 2

♠KQ632
973
864
♣Q5



Hand 3

♠K2
QT74
J543
♣T64



Hand 4

♠Q9764
K7
J932
♣T5



Hand 5

♠A9
5
Q87532
♣T964



Hand 6

♠AQ65
K42
9872
♣98



Hand 7

♠T654
J97
K72
♣972



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