[blml] Interaction between L27B1 and L10C1 [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

[David Burn]

Eric Landau asked:

[snip]

>A player makes an IB.  The TD is called.  He arrives at the table
>and reads out L27.  The IBer responds with, "I didn't understand
>all that; could you please just tell me what calls I'm allowed to
>make now without barring my partner from the bidding?"  Is he
>entitled to an answer from the TD?  Or must he work it out on his
>own?

Richard Hills:

Yes and no.  The TD must explain the options, but the TD must not
poison the deal with UI by giving hand-specific tactical advice.

[DALB]

And you expect people to play bridge at their local clubs in these "yes and
no" circumstances? Do you expect them to enjoy it? How do you expect anyone
to be able to direct it?

It grieves me to say it, but the answer above leads to only one conclusion:
Richard Hills has gone over to the Dark Side of the Force.

David Burn
London, England