Lesson 14 - The Takeout Double

Question 1

The primary use of the double card is to tell partner that
you have a good suit and to ask partner to ………

Answer 1

…. bid their best suit.

Question 2

The primary use of the double card is to tell partner that
……………….. and to ask partner to bid their best suit.

Answer 2

……you have a good suit.

Question 3

What does SOS MEAN?

Answer 3

Shortage in the opponents bid suit.
Opening hand 12+ HCP.
Support - at least 3 cards in each of the unbid suits.

Question 4

How many points do you need to DOUBLE?

Answer 4

12+

Question 5

RESPONDING TO A TAKEOUT DOUBLE

What should you bid with 0-7 points?

Answer 5

Your longest suit at the lowest level

Question 6

RESPONDING TO A TAKEOUT DOUBLE

What should you respond with 8-12 points?

Answer 6

Jump bid your longest suit

Question 7

RESPONDING TO A TAKEOUT DOUBLE

What should you bid with 13+ points?

Answer 7

Bid game if it’s clear what contract you should be in. If not you can bid the opposition’s suit , asking partner where to go next. This is game forcing.

Question 8

RESPONDING TO A TAKEOUT DOUBLE

No trumps - to be continued. See Oasis bridge

Question 9

RESPONDING TO A TAKEOUT DOUBLE

If Responder bids, how many points do you need to respond. (Ie not Pass)

Answer 9

8+

Question 10

RESPONDING TO A TAKEOUT DOUBLE

Can you bid straight to game with only 12 points? (ie not 13+)

Answer 10

Yes, if you have a 6 card suit (preferably major)

Question 11

RESPONDING TO A TAKEOUT DOUBLE

Question 12

How many points do you need to make a takeout double in second seat?
This assumes a trump opening and an unbalanced hand. A No Trumps opening bid requires a different approach.
See bidandmade.com

Answer 12

9+ (some say 8+)