Q. 1 — As South, vulnerable, you hold:
♠A 7 5 4 ♥K J 9 2 ♦A K Q 6 ♣A
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1♦ Pass 1NT Pass
?
What do you bid now?
A — You have the values to bid game, but no guarantee that notrump is the best spot. However, there is no sensible way to investigate without possibly missing the best spot, so bid three no trump and hope partner has the right cards.
Q. 2 — Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
♠Q 9 5 ♥7 3 ♦K Q 9 6 5 ♣A 7 3
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1♠ Pass 2♦ Pass
2NT Pass ?
What do you bid now?
A — You certainly want to be in game, but which one? Bid three spades and let partner decide whether his holding is better for no trump or spades.
Q. 3 — Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
♠K 10 6 5 2 ♥7 ♦K 9 8 7 5 ♣J 9
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1♥ Pass 1♠ Pass
1NT Pass ?
What action do you take?
A — This hand has all the makings of a misfit. Any action you take now could get you into trouble, so pass and see what develops.
Q. 4 — Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
♠A K Q 9 5 4 2 ♥7 3 ♦6 ♣A J 10
Your right-hand opponent opens the bidding with one heart. What do you bid now?
A — You have a hand with 8-plus playing tricks and reasonable defense. That makes it too good for a jump to four spades, which is a pre-emptive action. Double first, then jump to game over any bid by partner.
Q. 5 — Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
♠Q 6 4 3 ♥9 4 ♦J 6 ♣K 10 9 3 2
The bidding has proceeded:
WEST NORTH EAST SOUTH
1♦ Dbl Pass ?
What do you bid now?
A — You do not have much, but you do hold the top-ranked suit. Bid one spade. If this is your hand, it is almost surely going to be in spades, so why not tell partner of that right away? (02/06/12)
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