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Say Whaaaa? Stratospheric stretch

Poll: Your call? (34 member(s) have cast votes)

Your call?

  1. Pass (10 votes [29.41%])

    Percentage of vote: 29.41%

  2. Double (9 votes [26.47%])

    Percentage of vote: 26.47%

  3. 5S (14 votes [41.18%])

    Percentage of vote: 41.18%

  4. other (1 votes [2.94%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.94%

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#21 User is offline   BebopKid 

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Posted 2007-May-18, 15:18

I'm thinking dummy bid too high and we have well over half of the points. Double an take tricks.

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Posted 2007-May-19, 11:22

A reasonable and logical possibility, especially if pard has what he seems to be showing. Can't let the opps push you around when it is your hand and when they think about it for quite some time. ;)
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Posted 2007-May-20, 09:18

Was East's S-void enough to add a 3rd trick for raise to 5D? No, initially, yes after partner came in.
Now, no S, no D, no H, maybe 1C trick in defense for a double?? Insane! 5S.
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Posted 2007-May-22, 07:46

dake50, on May 20 2007, 10:18 AM, said:

Was East's S-void enough to add a 3rd trick for raise to 5D? No, initially, yes after partner came in.
Now, no S, no D, no H, maybe 1C trick in defense for a double?? Insane! 5S.

Glad you can read minds, it must come in handy when "guessing" layouts.....
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Posted 2007-May-28, 19:38

I have a question of my own. In a teams match a month ago or so I got this pretty hand:



After partner's pass and RHO's 1♥, I chose 4♠. Am I too strong? Should I have doubled or overcalled just 1♠? Partner had



And we made 12 tricks easily (and we were doubled!)
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Posted 2007-May-28, 19:56

I'd bid 4S as well. Your partner's initial pass is weird. I am also suprised that you were doubled when the opps have an 11 card H fit AND a 10 card D fit. Very odd!
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Posted 2007-May-28, 19:58

first off I agree 100% with partners pass. What the heck are they going to bid at unfav vul?

4s seems normal

rest of bidding is wierd agree with Hog.
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Posted 2007-May-28, 20:02

Our teammates were in 5♦. Can't remember if they made 6 or not!
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Posted 2007-May-28, 20:35

You were doubled in 4♠ and wrapped it around their neck. You can't expect the whole field to be in the 16-point slam. I'd think +1190 would be worth a top board.

By the way, many experts would make the leap to 4♠ with your hand and another ace, opposite a passed hand.
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