I would double 1 spade, this could show only 3 hearts but as advancer I would think partner would have 4, if partner didn't respond over 2 diamonds from west. then I would bid 4 clubs over 3 diamonds, I understand that this shows 17+ hcp's but the void diamond suit is a huge benefit I think, partner may then correct to hearts if they are flat broke in clubs, My take is the doubling of the openers spade bid too show 4 hearts
Agree with the double in the first round. With just 4 losers, the hand is too strong to overcall directly, and I don't fear the partner converting the double considering I have KQ in spades. Not just that, the double also allows us to easily find either a heart fit or a 3NT game depending on what partner has.
Hi Curt, thanks for the video-very helpful. Is there any clues on how we can tell if the opponents can actually make game? So we can make a sacrifice bid?
Surprise to go 5c but -1 better than the other got 4d. In fact they may even do 5d. Once we found out it is 4-0 diamond we need to make sure the heart 9 is winning. If east has 10xxx we will down one. Also given west has not bid heart max it has 4 and hence east has 2 heart. Hence we need to draw trump as it can r heart. Hence the real question is whether 5d should be bid.
Very informative , particularly bidding 3H, however not a mention of losers? The hand had 4 losers and I’d have thought regardless of partners strength that alone would be sufficient to bid further. Disasters do occur but in general with such a long suit what’s our concern. If partner is weak (as was) what our concern in competing? I would have bid over their 3d, and as we saw the have 5d! I’m sorry but I really don’t see the concern about bidding without support from partner?
With a 4 loser count, I would force my P to bid by changing suits to 3!h. P will know I have 4 !h (I didn't use Michaels) and that I have a long suit and a powerful hand. There's also a reasonable chance that P has some of their !ds.
Assume opponents bid 5 Diamonds over 5 Clubs; On this layout 6 clubs is a good sacrifice but I don’t think it’s biddable - maybe at favourable vulnerability. Any thoughts?
I would have bid 3 Clubs over East's 1 Spade opening. That would have made it more awkward for West. Furthermore if North passes again, then south will not bid again
I would pass, P did't bid, & don't. know the vulnerability. NV /V , I may bid 4C. AFTER LOOKING AT THE VEDIO, I was surprised at 3H bid by Curtis. Makes sense!
I like the challenge idea
So what would double mean on the second round? I can't see how it could be penalties.
I would double 1 spade, this could show only 3 hearts but as advancer I would think partner would have 4, if partner didn't respond over 2 diamonds from west. then I would bid 4 clubs over 3 diamonds, I understand that this shows 17+ hcp's but the void diamond suit is a huge benefit I think, partner may then correct to hearts if they are flat broke in clubs, My take is the doubling of the openers spade bid too show 4 hearts
Agree with the double in the first round. With just 4 losers, the hand is too strong to overcall directly, and I don't fear the partner converting the double considering I have KQ in spades. Not just that, the double also allows us to easily find either a heart fit or a 3NT game depending on what partner has.
Double!!!
Hi Curt, thanks for the video-very helpful. Is there any clues on how we can tell if the opponents can actually make game? So we can make a sacrifice bid?
Surprise to go 5c but -1 better than the other got 4d. In fact they may even do 5d.
Once we found out it is 4-0 diamond we need to make sure the heart 9 is winning. If east has 10xxx we will down one. Also given west has not bid heart max it has 4 and hence east has 2 heart. Hence we need to draw trump as it can r heart.
Hence the real question is whether 5d should be bid.
Very informative , particularly bidding 3H, however not a mention of losers? The hand had 4 losers and I’d have thought regardless of partners strength that alone would be sufficient to bid further. Disasters do occur but in general with such a long suit what’s our concern. If partner is weak (as was) what our concern in competing? I would have bid over their 3d, and as we saw the have 5d!
I’m sorry but I really don’t see the concern about bidding without support from partner?
With a 4 loser count, I would force my P to bid by changing suits to 3!h. P will know I have 4 !h (I didn't use Michaels) and that I have a long suit and a powerful hand. There's also a reasonable chance that P has some of their !ds.
Six clubs would be a good sac over 5D. 300 vs 400.
Long time no see, Mary Ellen!
The hand is very strong - it has only 4 losers! Only 14 HCP, but very strong shape - bid 3H!
Assume opponents bid 5 Diamonds over 5 Clubs; On this layout 6 clubs is a good sacrifice but I don’t think it’s biddable - maybe at favourable vulnerability. Any thoughts?
Why not double to make partner bid
Also shows the other major
South has only 4 losers - another reason to bid the hearts. Repeating the club suit tells partner that's all you have
I would have bid 3 Clubs over East's 1 Spade opening. That would have made it more awkward for West. Furthermore if North passes again, then south will not bid again
Many play that as a weak jump overcall, so would misinform partner as to your HCP
@@sbpierce9987 Then what would a strong jump overcall be. 2 Clubs is weak and 4 club bid is too high?
4 club
I would pass, P did't bid, & don't. know the vulnerability. NV /V , I may bid 4C.
AFTER LOOKING AT THE VEDIO, I was surprised at 3H bid by Curtis. Makes sense!
double
Yes. Use the double for takeout to see what partner responds as their best suit and go from there.
Pass or 4C. They should be in game and against a game, I want a club lead, not a heart lead.