TAKEOUT DOUBLES
Takeout Doubles: A double by an overcaller showing shortness in the bid suit and opening values.
The double card is one of the most underutilized card in the bidding box. This website covers a few including Negative Doubles and Support Doubles. Buy them as a bundle for great value.
(Note: the aim is not to explain the convention in detail. It is a brief summary and assumes you have already studied the convention in question.)
What is included?
- .LIN file that you use to upload the deals to BBO.
- A PDF that briefly explains the convention and the suggested bidding.
- A PDF file and a video that explain exactly how to upload the file to BBO.
- A PDF file and a video showing exactly how to set up a bidding table in BBO.
If you play Bridge on Bridge Base Online and would like to take your bidding to the next level, this is for you! You will need a BBO username and a partner. Simply upload the file onto BBO and start learning!
The LIN files will also work on Sharkbridge. This is a pay-to-use platform.
Select which package you would like. You can select Negative doubles only; Negative doubles and Support doubles or throw Takeout doubles in too for an added bonus.