Deal 1 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1 BID 
 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?
  ♠ A 9 6 4
A K 9 8
8
♣ Q 10 6 5
 

 
Deal 1 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1double
pass1pass BID 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?

You have a perfect hand for a Takeout Double. Singleton in their suit, 4-card support for the other three suits and 13 HCP. You Double. Partner responds 1. What do you say next?
  ♠ A 9 6 4
A K 9 8
8
♣ Q 10 6 5
 

 
Deal 1 ♠ K 5
J 10 5 3
9 7 4 2
♣ 8 7 3
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1double
pass1passpass
pass

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?

You have a perfect hand for a Takeout Double. Singleton in their suit, 4-card support for the other three suits and 13 HCP. You Double. Partner responds 1. What do you say next?


Yes, you like the s. But remember, you forced partner to bid and his response showed 8 or fewer points. You are not strong enough to consider a game so you pass.


 Deal 2 
  ♠ A 9 6 4
A K 9 8
8
♣ Q 10 6 5