Q: What is South’s rebid?
A: Based on the auction presented, South has several options. Playing support doubles, South doubles showing three-card heart support for North’s hearts. If the partnership does not play support doubles, then South could rebid 1NT as an underbid showing 12-14 total points and a spade stopper. The singleton ♦K isn’t an issue since the Opponents bids spades, not diamonds. The 3rd choice would be to pass and see what partner does. Listening to the auction and bidding later is way underrated.
This auction should never exist. West does not have enough points to make an “off-shaped” double. Furthermore, East’s 1♠ is out of this world. Once North bids 1♥, East has an easy pass. If North passes the double, East should also pass and convert the takeout double to a penalty double.
Let us hear your questions!
Visit BANDOnline.Club to join the BAND! We welcome all levels of players who CHOOSE KINDNESS while playing bridge.
Visit Play Better Bridge for Donna’s Online Videos, Webinars and Bundles.
Visit Ultimate Bridge Vacations for news about upcoming Bridge Retreats with Donna & Chris.
Visit Play Better Bridge’s YOUTUBE Channel to view clips of Donna’s Lesson Videos.
