forcing or not
#1
Posted 2013-January-25, 13:10
w n e s
1H 2C 2S 3C
P P 3H ?
Is 3 Hearts forcing or not
#2
Posted 2013-January-25, 13:23
Edit: Also promises real heart support
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#3
Posted 2013-January-25, 14:10
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#4
Posted 2013-January-25, 16:06
wyman, on 2012-May-04, 09:48, said:
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#5
Posted 2013-January-25, 17:53
3H is competitive .... not forcing .
3D would have been forcing ( " new suit at 3-level by unpassed partner " )
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#6
Posted 2013-January-26, 08:35
TWO4BRIDGE, on 2013-January-25, 17:53, said:
3H is competitive .... not forcing .
3D would have been forcing ( " new suit at 3-level by unpassed partner " )
I agree with this he's inviting game but not forcing, how else do you invite game and compete to 3h)
He could have bid 3c, but maybe game relies on you having a double fit and so mentioning his 5 card suit along the way helps you co-operate.
It also puts you in a good spot when they keep bidding clubs. You'll know if you should bid on or double if they bid again.
#7
Posted 2013-January-26, 09:36
bigbenvic, on 2013-January-26, 08:35, said:
Well you could Double and then bid hearts; or just start with a cue raise. How many ways of inviting partner do we need?
#8
Posted 2013-January-26, 09:40
#9
Posted 2013-January-26, 09:41
With, say, five spades, three hearts and a flat 11 count I would bid 3♣ first time.
Playing Acol it would be NF though.