alerting a pre-emptive bid
I opened 3H in third hand, with 7 H, but 13 HCPs. AKQJxxx and an outside King.
One of our opponents said that my partner should have alerted my opening bid.
Was he correct?
My partner didn't know that I could be stronger than normal, though she should have done - I have form!
The bid was probably an error of judgement on my part but that's irrelevant to the question.
Comments
Yes he was.
Your phrase "she should have done - I have form!" suggests an implicit agreement borne out of experience, and any agreement that differs from what is expected should be alerted.