Question: Should west have overcalled with the 4 card Heart suit, bid a takeout double or pass?
Glenna:
Glad to have a
chance to discuss the differences between take out double (TOX) and overcalls. We overcall when
we have 5 or more cards in a suit. We make TOX’s when we have 3 or more cards
in a suit. An overcall promises 7-17 points with 7+ at the 1-level and 11+ at
the 2-level. When we make a TOX, we are showing 13+ points and 3-card support
for the unbid suits.
On the hand
submitted, S should open 1 ♦️, W should make a TOX (need
5-card suit to overcall), N should bid 1 ♠️ and E must pass. S will bid 2 ♣️
showing a 5-4 hand and N should correct back to 2 ♦️.
A couple of
things are important to remember: Always take partner back to 1st suit and
don’t raise or leave in 2nd suit without 4!!!! Partner is usually showing a 5-4
hand. You can raise partner’s 2nd suit WITH 4!!!!
This hand has all
the necessary points and shape to get partner to 2 ♦️! Hope this helps.
gk
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