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Negative Double

Negative Double - Bridge Lessons in ACol

This is a form of takeout double and is usually used to show ‘I’ve got 4+ cards in the other unbid Major’.


A negative double is only used after your partner has opened and has been (non-jump) overcalled. 


The maximum level at which a negative double is usually used  is up to 3S. After 3S a double is for penalties.

 

To use a negative double the responder must have at least 6 points at the one level, 8 points at the two level and 10 points at the 3 level. There is no maximum point count (unless agreed) for a negative double. The responder can show a stronger hand in the next round of bidding.

 

The opener must rebid now knowing that the responder has at least 6 points and a 4+ card in a major suit.

 

If both majors have been bid then a negative double promises 4+ cards in a minor.


1C - 1S - DBL promises 4+ hearts and 6+ points

1S - 2H - DBL promises at least one minor and 8+ points

1C - 1H - DBL promises 4 spades and 6+ points (If you have 5 spades, just bid 1S)

 

A negative double can also be used when the responder has a weak hand with a long major suit and doesn't want to bid at two level but wants to show the major.


After a 1NT overcall, a double is for penalties.

NFB quiz - Negative Doubles

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