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From: wws@whuxlm.UUCP (Stoll W William)
Newsgroups: net.rec.bridge
Subject: Re: constructive raises
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Date: Wed, 28-Nov-84 17:22:01 EST
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Posted: Wed Nov 28 17:22:01 1984
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> 
>   
> 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
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