Guided Topics - Takeout Doubles

This week the topic is "Takeout Doubles."
Takeout doubles are a key part of bridge—they show strength and shortness in the opponent’s suit, asking
partner to pick their best unbid suit, even with few points.

Compete with a Takeout Double

You Can Still Win the Auction

Turn a Takeout Double into a Penalty Double

Are Those Extra Points in Partner’s Hand or in Dummy?

Dropping the Opposition Queen

Can You Finesse Successfully?

Partner Responds with Your Suit

Why You Should Delay Drawing Trumps

A Nice Little Tricky Hand

Navigating the Play After Your Overcall

Defensive Bidding

Your Takeout Double and Partner’s Jump Bid Response

Can You Beat This No Trump Contract?

Find Your Suits and Lead Them

Entries Are the Key to This Hand

Start with a Takeout Double

A Big Unbalanced Hand

The Opposition Bids Competitively

Save Partner from Themselves

When Partner Insists on a Suit You Can’t Support