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1. What does redbl show in these auctions :-

a. 1

-dbl-redbl 10+ HCP, implies no fit if playing Jordan here

b. 1

-dbl-pass-pass-redbl SOS

c. 1

-pass-pass-dbl-redbl also SOS since ops will never leave you in 1DXXS

d. 1

-pass-2

-dbl-redbl Huh I don't know. I guess this means let's double them in whatever 3-level contract they will now be forced into

e. 1

-pass-2

-pass-pass-dbl-redbl same as (d)

2. What does the final pass indicate in this auction (or is it forcing)?

a. 1

-dbl-redbl-pass either penalty pass of 1H or weak hand

b. 1

-dbl-redbl-1nt-pass forcing, nothing more to say and willingness to defend

c. 1

-dbl-pass-pass-redbl-pass Nothing more to say, I had a normal X

d. 1

-pass-pass-dbl-redbl-pass defending 1DXX looks better than any fit of ours

e. 1

-pass-2

-dbl-redbl-3

-pass displays indecision as to whether to defend 3CX or play 3S. Not an option to defend 3C undoubled.

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