Posted 2011-August-26, 23:29
If partner's double shows a strong desire to defend, then pass is clear.
In my partnerships, double would say "I want to raise", something like
♠Ax ♥QJx ♦xxx ♣AKxxx.
For us, it's a "fit-double". Applies when they bid & raise beyond the level of responsive doubles.
You may say that hand should bid 5♥. Maybe, but not so good opposite a stiff club.
With a spade stack, opener makes a non-forcing pass. South would then make a takeout double.