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spades, hearts, pass?
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Posted 2005-September-30, 11:20
Hi,
North opens 2♠ (pass) your bid?
ty
jb
North opens 2♠ (pass) your bid?
ty
jb
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly. MikeH
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
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Posted 2005-September-30, 11:27
tough one.
4H was the first thing that shot into my mind, then I glanced at the vulnerability.
I'm going to pass. 4H probably has at least 4 top losers, and I just don't think they have a game. 5 of a minor will depend on how many major suit cashers we have, but it wouldn't surprise me if that was 3. If they balance and get to 3 of a minor, I can compete with 3H. If they get to 3N...well...hope I'm on lead or else ill have to smack it (and they'll probably run).
4H was the first thing that shot into my mind, then I glanced at the vulnerability.
I'm going to pass. 4H probably has at least 4 top losers, and I just don't think they have a game. 5 of a minor will depend on how many major suit cashers we have, but it wouldn't surprise me if that was 3. If they balance and get to 3 of a minor, I can compete with 3H. If they get to 3N...well...hope I'm on lead or else ill have to smack it (and they'll probably run).
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Posted 2005-September-30, 11:31
I guess we're responding to the weak 2, I might bid 2NT (feature ask or Ogust) and then sign-off in 3♠ to hopefully stop the opps finding their nice minor fit...
Steve
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Posted 2005-September-30, 12:06
A nice, non-forcing 3♥ would be nice.
Not playing that I pass.
Not playing that I pass.
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Posted 2005-September-30, 12:23
pass. Will not be surprised if 2 is our limit and the opp have not bid game yet.
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Posted 2005-September-30, 12:49
I pass for now and will bid 3H over their possible 3m.
Playing transfers over preempts I would bid 3D.
Playing transfers over preempts I would bid 3D.
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.
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Posted 2005-September-30, 13:01
pass
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Posted 2005-September-30, 13:49
Pass. And reopen with 3♥ if needed/possible
I expect to fail in 3♥ more often than not, but I will rarely go down 2 tricks and they will very rarely be able to double me.
It is even possible that the auction may go: 2♠ (P) P (3m) P (3N)
Give partner KQJxxx of ♠ or AQJxxx and RHO a stopper and filler for his partner's suit.
I would not double 3N
I expect to fail in 3♥ more often than not, but I will rarely go down 2 tricks and they will very rarely be able to double me.
It is even possible that the auction may go: 2♠ (P) P (3m) P (3N)
Give partner KQJxxx of ♠ or AQJxxx and RHO a stopper and filler for his partner's suit.
I would not double 3N
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Posted 2005-September-30, 13:52
mikeh, on Sep 30 2005, 02:49 PM, said:
I would not double 3N
really? I would expect to beat it so I HAVE to X it.
jk lol.
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Posted 2005-September-30, 20:11
Thanks, much to learn in this game. "smack" = double?!
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly. MikeH
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
"100% certain that many excellent players would disagree. This is far more about style/judgment than right vs. wrong." Fred
"Hysterical Raisins again - this time on the World stage, not just the ACBL" mycroft
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Posted 2005-September-30, 20:30
jillybean2, on Sep 30 2005, 09:11 PM, said:
Thanks, much to learn in this game. "smack" = double?!
lol... yes. For X I will say:
smack
crack
rip
"light it up"
hit
pop
hammer
double
lol. I probably forgot some
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Posted 2005-September-30, 23:05
shoot
feast on
upgrade
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feast on
upgrade
...
Please note: I am interested in boring, bog standard, 2/1.
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Posted 2005-October-01, 03:28
back to topic: I pass...
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Posted 2005-October-03, 04:54
Pass
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Posted 2005-October-03, 04:59
Hi,
Pass, I play 3H as forcing,
I may have a chance to bid hearts
later.
Marlowe
Pass, I play 3H as forcing,
I may have a chance to bid hearts
later.
Marlowe
With kind regards
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
Uwe Gebhardt (P_Marlowe)
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