Defence Against Weak Twos
     
 
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When RHO opens with a weak two you have various options. Double is generally played as take-out these days and the usual scenario for the next hand is: -

 
     
 
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Pass. This could be anything, it is usually weak but it could well be a hand worth a penalty double (but cannot double as that is for take-out).

 
   
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A simple overcall. Typically a good five of six card suit. As you are at the two/three level this need to be at least opening strength.

 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
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