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The negative double (aka "Sputnik") is a conventional double used by responder after opener starts the bidding with one-of-a-suit and the next player makes a suit overcall. The double always promises 6+ points and, depending on the auction, at least four cards in at least one of the unbid suits.
A negative double is a takeout double by responder, after a suit overcall. At the 1 level, a negative double promises... 6+ hcp. at least 4 cards in each unbid major. For example, 1 ♣ (1 ♠ ) dbl. The double promises 4+ hearts, with the same 6+ hcp as when you respond 1 ♥ in an uncontested auction.
In my Larry Teaches Doubles book, I go into much more detail (with many practice quizzes). Everyone should play Negative Double s, and they should be played on all levels (not just the 2- and 3-level). In general, the negative double shows the unbid suits, with the focus on the majors.
A better method is to use the ‘double’ as a take out – the so called ‘Negative Double’ – invented in 1957. by Alvin Roth and Tobias Stone. It was originally called a ‘Sputnik Double’, implying the beginning of a ‘space age’ in bridge. This has far more frequency and is much more effective.
The Negative Double is used over the opponents' overcall after partner's opening bid. Below is a comparison between the Takeout Double and the Negative Double. Here's an introductory training video on Negative Doubles.
The negative double is a form of takeout double in bridge. It is made by the responder after their right-hand opponent overcalls on the first round of bidding, and is used to show shortness in overcall's suit, support for the unbid suits with emphasis on majors, as well as some values.
As opener, partner’s negative double can help you choose your rebid. Say you hold: A 7 Q J 6 3 8 7 6 A Q 6 2. After opening 1 , left-hand op-ponent overcalls 1 and partner doubles (negative). This strongly suggests at least four hearts and appropriate values. If RHO passes, you have an easy 2 rebid. (Note
