In Hand 8 the correct answer is a low club but according to Richards’s Pavlicek bridge site: Avoid leading a four-card suit that contains the ace or king — you are likely to lose a trick in that suit. So why that?
The double of an artificial bid like 2C Stayman or 2D/H Jacoby shows that suit. Here, responder has shown spades with the 2H transfer. If the next hand is very, very strong, it can bid 2S as a takeout double. If the next hand is thinking about balancing over 2S, it can pass, see what the opponents do, and if they stop at 2S, balance with a double at the next turn. A X of 2H shows hearts. At least partner will lead hearts. And if partner has a decent hand with some heart support, perhaps partner can push the opponents up by bidding 3H.
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In Hand 8 the correct answer is a low club but according to Richards’s Pavlicek bridge site: Avoid leading a four-card suit that contains the ace or king — you are likely to lose a trick in that suit. So why that?
Very instructive, specialty the opening lead quizzes who all beginners suffer to do the “correct” play.
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The double of an artificial bid like 2C Stayman or 2D/H Jacoby shows that suit. Here, responder has shown spades with the 2H transfer. If the next hand is very, very strong, it can bid 2S as a takeout double. If the next hand is thinking about balancing over 2S, it can pass, see what the opponents do, and if they stop at 2S, balance with a double at the next turn. A X of 2H shows hearts. At least partner will lead hearts. And if partner has a decent hand with some heart support, perhaps partner can push the opponents up by bidding 3H.
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Great practice. Excited to see how I did.
Where are correct answers
Where are the correct answers?
A double of any ARTIFICIAL bid is always Lead Directing. In this case, a response bid by West of 2 hearts is an artificial bid transferring to spades.
This is wonderful. I am very grateful and really hope that there will be more!
Why is the double not a takeout double. How did dou determine it is lead directing?
This is really helpful. I haven’t noticed this before. I see it’s No 3. Are the others archived somewhere so we can get to them?
İt was a very good practice, thank you