Vic:The correct interpretation of
DBL by East on their first chance would be "Takeout" DBL,
promising an opening hand plus "tolerance" in the three unbid
suits (especially the two majors). East has the opening hand, but lacks "tolerance"
in hearts by any stretch of the imagination.
So no, clearly East should
not double on their first chance to call. Especially, they should not
double on their first chance to call, expecting West to read their mind
& interpret it as a "Penalty" DBL.
A standard "Rule"
of defensive bidding is to not allow the opponents to play in a one level
contract. So in the balancing seat on their second chance to call, DBL by East
would be much more tempting. Now they need "tolerance" in only spades
& clubs. If East had a fourth spade, their heart King was a small spot
card, & they had another high honor in a suit other than hearts, I
would recommend that they do DBL on their second chance to call.
Given the hand East actually
holds, however, I support their decision to also Pass on their second
chance to call, ending the auction.
Turns out that both 2NT &
3H are makeable contracts for NS. The best EW deserve to make is either 1C or
1D. It is not clear who deserves to take seven tricks in spades.
Ain't bridge a great game?
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