Doubling an Artificial Bid 8.19.24

When the opponents make an artificial bid, this gives us the opportunity to give partner information. It’s important to discuss ahead of time what doubling an artificial bid means for your partnership. I recommend that doubling an artificial bid shows a good 5-card suit (below the game level) and desire for the suit to be led (above the game level). In both cases, the bid should be lead directing. At a low level, it may also be sacrifice suggesting.