HUDSON DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB

Next game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 11, 12:45pm @ Boulder Ridge. Please call or reply back for reservations or directions, or with questions: 381-0011.

Rule #7. A takeout double by a passed hand shows 9-11 HCP with shortness in the opener’s suit. If the opponents have bid two suits, the double promises at least four-card support for both unbids. 

You hold: ♠ AJxx ♥ xx ♦ KJ10xx ♣ xx 

South (you) West North East 

Pass 1♣ Pass 1♥ 

Dbl. 

You show both unbid suits with your double. A 2♦ overcall might lose a spade fit.