Special takeout doubles
In the section on takeout doubles we explained that these doubles are asking partner to bid. In the bottom two sections of the panel above you can see more cases where we use takeout doubles to ask partner to bid. In the middle section, double says ‘I have the other two suits – which do […]
Regular takeout doubles
If you have read the section on overcalls, you’ll remember that you need five or more cards in any suit to overcall. But what if your opponents have opened the bidding and you have enough points to bid but you dont have a five card suit? If you have 3+ cards in all of the […]