Examples
| 1) ♠ Q974 ♥ 9 ♦ AJ93 ♣ KJ85 | This hand is a minimal takeout double when the opponent opens 1♥. With other opening bids, it should be passed though. Also, if the opening bid was 3♥, the hand would be not strong enough to double. |
| 2) ♠ KQ83 ♥ A52 ♦ 10 ♣ AJ1062 | If opponents have bid 1♦ – 1♥, the takeout double shows unbid suits (spades and clubs) |
| 3) ♠ KJ63 ♥ AQ2 ♦ A84 ♣ Q93 | With 16 balanced points, this card is suitable for 1NT overcall over any opening bid rather than for a double. |
| 4) ♠ KQJ1063 ♥ AK72 ♦ A4 ♣ 6 | With 17 points and excellent spade suit, this card should double RHO's opening bid rather than overcall spades. Whatever partner bids, a subsequent bid of spades will indicate a stronger hand than a simple overcall. |
| 5) ♠ 8 ♥ AQ1094 ♦ KJ107 ♣ A83 | Over an opening bid of 1♠ this hand can double or overcall 2♥ depending on style and agreements. However, over an opening bid of 1♥, it should pass, expecting to double later opponents' heart or notrump contract for penalties. |
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