tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667436085037120308.post5050753897422801270..comments2023-09-03T09:16:19.553-05:00Comments on Bridge with David: Forcing or NotDavidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13129850501210825810noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667436085037120308.post-27963365366710164362010-12-31T12:32:41.076-06:002010-12-31T12:32:41.076-06:00I agree with the 2nd anonymous comment.
Suppose i...I agree with the 2nd anonymous comment.<br /><br />Suppose it went 1S 3H 4S, now that's different. The 4S bid usually shows around the values for a LR, so subsequent actions are forcing. (It shows values because you can't jump to 4S with 5 trumps and a singleton etc. like you might if there was an intervening pass - can't preempt over a preempt).<br /><br />In this case, 4s could be anything. I will add, however, that many players agree with you (instead of me). It's a controversial area that is not well-defined.<br /><br />P.S. Good to meet you in Orlando - see you in Louisville.Memphis MOJOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12653631347560307425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667436085037120308.post-91156576040868356792010-12-31T09:54:38.482-06:002010-12-31T09:54:38.482-06:00The Key to forcing passes is that your side has de...The Key to forcing passes is that your side has declared "ownership" of the hand. In this case the 4S bid has such a wide range - bidding to make - bidding as a sacrifice, that partner's Pass is not forcing. Of course partner can bid or X to express an opinion - but pass is non-forcingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667436085037120308.post-35843673678464158932010-12-30T21:53:26.606-06:002010-12-30T21:53:26.606-06:00Shouldn't you say "Partner opens 1S and i...Shouldn't you say "Partner opens 1S and it goes 4H on my right. I bid 4S and it goes 5H on my left. If partner passes, should I treat that bid as forcing?"<br />I think, No, but I'm not sure what difference IMPs makes. Since you are the one who bid 4S, you are the one who should judge whether it was bid to make, or bid to compete. <br />The advice "the 5 level belongs to the opponents" can only be a general rule. There must always be occasions when you should break it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com