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?
- ♠ K543
- ♥ A3
- ♦ KQ10975
- ♣ 6
2♦
10-15 points; 6 card suit.
A take out double could land you in trouble if partner bids hearts.
10-15 points; 6 card suit.
A take out double could land you in trouble if partner bids hearts.
- ♠ QJ87
- ♥ KQ75
- ♦ 108753
- ♣ void
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.
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.
- ♠ A43
- ♥ KJ76
- ♦ K874
- ♣ AJ
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.
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.