MSB

School of Bridge

Quiz6 Take Out Doubles Questions 1-3


The bidding starts 1♣ - Pass - 2♣ - to you…what is your bid on each of these?

 
2♦
10-15 points; 6 card suit.
A take out double could land you in trouble if partner bids hearts.
 
pass
A take out double may work if partner bids
but he may have a good club suit and pass your take out double - he'll be very disappointed with your lack of points.
You should have a least 11 points even with this distribution.
 
Double
2NT is a reasonable alternative but partner is likely to be weak
so the best bet is to try and alight in a safe suit contract.