tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-305451761816309155.post2756734175494377053..comments2023-05-22T20:39:28.748+12:00Comments on ToyBridge: The momentum of a doubleDaniel Skipperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04655547916437613305noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-305451761816309155.post-78496423936130321122011-01-25T16:40:13.141+13:002011-01-25T16:40:13.141+13:00There's a limit to this. Obviously, anyone who...There's a limit to this. Obviously, anyone who has played bridge for more than a few weeks has seen the ol' 1NT-X-2C-X etc. lark when you rest in 2S. All four players are aware that you have a single-suited Spade hand at this point and the opponents will bid accordingly. Funny the first time, sure; but in the end ineffective.<br /><br />I think this hand has some clear differences. The mirage has been created by the 3C, pass of 3D etc. that the hand is one that has a normal(ish) bid of 2NT with a singleton Diamond and a 5-card Spade suit or something. Much more believable than the scripted 1NT escape as mentioned above ...Jamesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-305451761816309155.post-2463785943404532602011-01-15T00:03:00.604+13:002011-01-15T00:03:00.604+13:00In my world these doubles are called rhythm double...In my world these doubles are called rhythm doubles ( getting the oppo into a doubling rhythm )<br />The best example I know is when partner opens 1NT whacked and you hold a blizzard with 7 spades to the 10. So of course you retreat to 2C. Double. Then you proceed with 2D... doubled. ( Partner of course remaining disciplined and quiet.) Now comes 2H doubled, and now you pray for the same treatment when you bid 2S. Bingo it is doubled and the contract is made ! YOurs HBJAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-305451761816309155.post-73750459337417906932011-01-13T08:49:31.285+13:002011-01-13T08:49:31.285+13:00Cute hand.Cute hand.Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.com