Here is an intereting hand from Sunday. I was sitting South. Right hand opponent opened one club in 2nd seat. Since my partner was a passed hand, I decided to preempt with two hearts. In retrospect (retrospect is always easy when you can see all four hands) I have an opening hand. My king of clubs is well placed behind the opening bidder. It was a mistake to preempt.
I should have overcalled one heart. When left hand opponent passes my partner will advance with either two clubs (showing limit raise in hearts) or three hearts (actual limit raise in hearts). What kind of agreement do you have on this situation? Make sure you discuss it with partner
If I had not lied to partner about my strength, we would get a good board by competing to three hearts or by doubling East if she gets too agressive with her 18 point hand.
Do you agree with my assessment? Try to think about it from South’s viewpoint. South cannot see all the hands.
BTW, East has a hand that qualifies for a reverse. It’s unbalanced (nine cards in the black suits) and big (18 points).