rainbow@ihuxe.UUCP (11/28/84)
I'd like to see some discussion on the merits or disadvantages of constructive raises. Does anyone out there have any feelings on the subject? Also consider if being a passed hand makes a difference. The definition of a constructive raise is generally a raise of opener's major suit bid shows 8-9 points in support. Otherwise you must use a forcing no trump call. Obvious advantages include greater accuracy in game tries. But sacrifices include lack of preemptive value and partner is never aware of a suit fit for sure(you could take a preference with a doubleton). Please comment on the relative value of these various points and others you may bring up.
wws@whuxlm.UUCP (Stoll W William) (11/29/84)
> > > I'd like to see some discussion on the merits or disadvantages of > constructive raises. Does anyone out there have any feelings on the > subject? Also consider if being a passed hand makes a difference. > > The definition of a constructive raise is generally a raise of opener's > major suit bid shows 8-9 points in support. Otherwise you must use a > forcing no trump call. > > ... I play that a single raise of partner's major shows 6-10 whether you're a passed hand or not. Seems to me that opener can easily invite game (1S-2S-3S) with 15-17 points. With constructive raises, what use is there for the 3S bid in the above auction? I guess the advantages are not clear to me -- what am I missing? Bill Stoll ..!whuxlm!wws