Later-round Takeout Doubles
Double can be for takeout even in later rounds of bidding. As before, it denotes support for unbid suits and, often, extra values. In general, any low-level double after opponents have bid a suit (especially if they have found a fit) and partner has passed is generally played for takeout:
- the opener himself can double for takeout in the second round of bidding, after the opponents have entered the auction and partner had (usually) passed
- also, an overcaller can second-round double as well, to show extra values and support for unbid suits.
- a first-round takeout doubler can make a takeout double again, with a strong hand (around 16+ points)
| 1) 1♣ – (1♠) – pass – pass; Dbl | This type of is referred to as "reopening double", and shows shortness in spades and support for other suits |
| 2) 1♦ – (1♠) ; Dbl | Shows 4+ cards in all unbid major(s), or 4+ cards in each minor if both bid suits are majors. See negative double. |
| 3) 1♣ – Dbl – pass – 1♠; Dbl | Again, the opener has shortness in spades and other three suits. |
| 4) 1♣ – (1♥) – pass – (2♥); Dbl | This shows shortness in hearts, but the opener must have extra strength, as the responder is forced to bid on level 2 or 3. |
| 5) (1♦) – 1♠ – (2♦) – pass; (pass) – Dbl | The overcaller shows shortness in diamonds, and at least 3 cards in hearts and clubs, with some extra values for the overcall. |
| 6) (1♥) – Dbl – (2♥) – pass; (pass) – Dbl | The original doubler shows extra values and/or extreme shortness in hearts. |
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