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Bidding decisions What should I bid?

#1 User is offline   reisig 

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Posted 2005-May-31, 07:37

We are faced with bidding choices on about 70+% of the hands. Some as simple as "should I open" or is this the right hand (suit) for a weak two bid, etc. Most of these choices depend on what partner will expect if I make a certain choice.
At other times, we have between 2 to 5 choices of actions (including Pass) and must choose ONE. The question is what is the thought process before making a final choice?
I'll list a few ...not in any particular order. You may rearrange them in any way ..depending on the situation and of course ..who is my partner?

1. Am I inventing a "new" bid that partner will never understand?
2. Which bid limits my strength and shape the best?
3. Which bid makes partner's life easier? Very Important!
4. Tactics - should never be overlooked ...so you might choose a strange action to fool the opponents - as long as partner is not involved later.
5. How will partner take this bid? Forcing? Invitational? Weak?
6. Can I survive the post-mortem after the hand? I hate being yelled at.
Don't forget - you can always claim you miscounted.
7. Staying within partnership discussed methods and style is another key issue
Can I overcall (1 level) with 4 card suits? What suit strength do I need for a weak 2 at different vulnerabilities.
8. There are many more but consider all these ..within the 3-5 seconds you have to make your choice :))
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Posted 2005-May-31, 07:41

reisig, on May 31 2005, 08:37 AM, said:

8. There are many more but consider all these ..within the 3-5 seconds you have to make your choice :))

Could you show this to PO and Barnet please? 3-5 seconds, ha, I don't think the word "second" exists in their vocabulary. :)

Other than that: I agree 100% with all you are saying.

Roland
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Posted 2005-May-31, 07:46

reisig, on May 31 2005, 08:37 AM, said:

6. Can I survive the post-mortem after the hand? I hate being yelled at.

This should not be a consideration but other than that I agree.
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