Strong Hand Double by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, we will look at the strong hand double. When you are making a natural overcall, your hand is limited to 17 HCP. Therefore, with more, you need to start with something else. You will double on the first round, and then bid your long suit on the second round.

Be ready for some examples.

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ A K J 8 2
♥ 7 2
♦ A K
♣ A Q 6 2

Q: 1 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♦
?

A: Double - This is the typical hand where you need to start with a double, rather than bid your Spades right away.

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ K Q J 10
♥ A 9 6
♦ 8 2
♣ K Q J 3

Q: 2 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♦
Double	Pass	1♥	Pass
?

A: Pass - Your partner has fewer than 8 points, so you can't have a game. You should pass.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ A K J 8 2
♥ 9 6
♦ A 9 2
♣ A Q 3

Q: 3 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♦
Double	Pass	1♥	Pass
?

A: 1♠ - Bidding a new suit when you partner has shown a minimum hand shows a strong hand double, with at least five cards in that suit. It's encouraging, but not forcing. If your partner has zero points, he can pass.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ A K Q 8
♥ 8 6 2
♦ A Q 3
♣ K Q 10

Q: 4 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1♦
Double	Pass	1♥	Pass
?

A: 1 NT - Doubling then bidding 1NT is stronger that a direct No-Trump overcall. It shows 19 to 21 HCP.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ K 9 6 5 4 2
♥ 8 6 2
♦ 4
♣ J 9 3

Q: 5 - What do you bid as South?

South	West	North	East
-	1♣	Double	Pass
1♠	Pass	1 NT	Pass
?

A: 4♠ - Your partner has shown a strong balanced hand (19-21), so you know you have a Spade fit. You can bid game directly.

Your result so far:

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Now that you've bid five hands, let's see how your play goes.

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