@@Michael-kt8gz There are always ups and downs to all systems. Most systems in the world are 5 card major systems, so take from that what you will! I think both systems have their merits so play whatever suits you :) Dom
I think it is a hard hand to judge for them. A singleton heart could well be useful but it might not be either. I don't agree that it is a 100% bid, but I can see the argument for punting game on the assumption that the singleton heart will be helpful. Dom
Very detailed and instructive logic of how to bid this very odd hand.
If not playing 5-card majors, the bid I prefer is 1 spade. If partner responds with 2 clubs or 2 hearts, game can be bid.
Yes, I agree. There are always ups and downs to playing 5 card majors, as with most systems!
Dom
Is there that much of an advantage to open a 5-card major as opposed to a 4-card major?
@@Michael-kt8gz There are always ups and downs to all systems. Most systems in the world are 5 card major systems, so take from that what you will! I think both systems have their merits so play whatever suits you :)
Dom
Shouldn't west technically play the seven of diamonds on trick 1?
Yes, correct! Good spot haha.
Dom
you can redouble 1D rather than guess the major - you cannot have 4 suits so you are likely to have 4441 shape now.
Yes, if you are playing XX as a 'SOS' style bid, then could absolutely use that in this instance. Partnership agreement of course, as always!
Dom
if you bid 3c then that hand with 3 clubs and a heart should 100% bid 5C - looks like you have 2 tricks potentially.
I think it is a hard hand to judge for them. A singleton heart could well be useful but it might not be either. I don't agree that it is a 100% bid, but I can see the argument for punting game on the assumption that the singleton heart will be helpful.
Dom
I would bid 1S with that hand - it's too rubbish to leave in.
Fair comment John, but with 6 cards in the opponent's suit it will often be right to pass and leave the double in!
Dom