A double in this situation shows at least 4-4 shape in:
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Some pairs also play responsive doubles opposite an overcall:
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In their excellent book "Modern Bridge Conventions", Bill Root and Richard Pavlicek suggest these HCP minimums for a responsive double:
They also suggest playing responsive doubles up to 4, although many partnerships play them through
Root and Pavlicek attribute responsive doubles to American player Dr. F. Fielding-Reid.
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