BALANCE!
In matchpoint pairs, it is almost always opportune to balance when the opponents have found a fit and still stop at the two-level. However – and you have certainly seen that in regular Club tournaments – many players do not dare to do so when their hand does not dictate an obvious balancing call, for fear of a disastrous result.
As West, you pick up the following hand (All Vul.):
♠ 853
♥ 762
♦ A5
♣ A10972
The auction starts as follows:
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1♥ | |||
| Pass | 2♥ | Pass | Pass |
| ? |
It’s your turn… Will you pass or balance?
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