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Fishbein is a convention used after an opponent has opened the bidding with a preempt. A direct double is for penalties; an overcall of the cheapest available suit is for takeout. Examples:

Opener Overcaller
3DblFor penalties.

Opener Overcaller
33Showing a takeout double of 3.

Fishbein only applies in the direct position; it is off in the balancing seat.