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What should 3♠ show and why?
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Double jump in balancing position
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Posted 2012-April-17, 17:13
It is a hand too good to pass in balancing seat but still preemptive in nature. A hand with playing tricks but not much defense. Something like:
KQJTxxx
Kx
QJx
x
KQJTxxx
Kx
QJx
x
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Posted 2012-April-17, 17:13
Mike Lawrence's book: The Complete Book on Balancing ... p.18 ( Green paperback ):
" A good preempt with which you expect to make opposite a random 10 count"
One of his examples:
K J 10 8 7 6 4
3
A J 5
4 2
" A normal, sound preempt. The main thing is, it is not a pile of trash. "
" A good preempt with which you expect to make opposite a random 10 count"
One of his examples:
K J 10 8 7 6 4
3
A J 5
4 2
" A normal, sound preempt. The main thing is, it is not a pile of trash. "
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"imo by far in bridge the least understood concept is how to bid over a jump-shift
( 1M-1NT!-3m-?? )." ....Justin Lall
" Did someone mention relays? " .... Zelandakh
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Posted 2012-April-17, 18:56
It's a bid without clear agreement in most partnership and should not be used if you don't have agreement.
Definition in Mike Lawrence's book is a good approach. Another approach I've seen is solid trump with 8 playing trick("1 trick below the contract you bid")
Definition in Mike Lawrence's book is a good approach. Another approach I've seen is solid trump with 8 playing trick("1 trick below the contract you bid")
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Posted 2012-April-17, 20:52
It clearly expects to score better than letting 1♣ be passed out. Depending on vulnerability this probably means expecting to make on average, or at white perhaps going no more than one down. It suggests raising to 4 with a reasonable hand and fit.
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