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Rodney26, on Sep 10 2010, 05:32 PM, said:
Phil, on Sep 10 2010, 03:48 PM, said:
Rodney26, on Sep 10 2010, 03:37 PM, said:
He's probably suggesting starting with a double and bidding 2♥, although you probably recognize that and are suggesting methods where weak takeout should be able to pick a major over 1NT might make sense.
No, if I'm 4-4 in the majors I will sit for 1N usually. But you are correct I was referring to x - p - 1N - p - 2♥.
I'm inferring Han is as well.
I don't think 4-4's would ever bid on Phil. 1NT should steer us away from that. Something like:
♠AK74
♥T87532
♦9
♣A4
I'm guessing there are pairs that want to play 2H after 1NT by advancer as showing something like this, and 3H shows the moose and is forcing. Others might opt for different stylistic approaches (such as 1♥ to start).
I think Justin's post makes a lot of sense (as pretty much always).
Never really thought of bidding one suit as takeout for two but whatever floats ya boat.