DEAL 8
These Practice pages can be utilized in several ways.
The recommended method is for two partners to be in vocal contact, each
looking at the page in a different computer - perhaps one with a laptop.
Using this method one partner would start by clicking on NORTH, the other on SOUTH.
Somewhat less satisfactorily, the partners can use a single computer, and alternate
looking at the display, again one as NORTH, the other as SOUTH.
As a last resort, one person can click back and forth between screens.
Start by clicking one of the buttons; when the bidding is complete click the BIDDING
button to check the "recommended" bidding.
NORTH
East is the Dealer and she opens 1♠.
Bid this hand with your partner.
Neither opponent bids again.
SOUTH
East is the Dealer and she opens 1♠.
Bid this hand with your partner.
Neither opponent bids again.
| WEST | NORTH | EAST | SOUTH |
|---|
| | 1♠ | 1NT |
| pass | 2♣ | pass | 2♦ |
| pass | 3NT | pass | pass |
| pass | | | |
SOUTH has 18 points, a balanced hand, and a good stopper in their suit. He should overcall 1NT.
For 1NT overcalls, the range is increased to 15-18 points.
NORTH bids 2♣ (Stayman), just as she would with a 1NT opening. When SOUTH denies holding
a 4-card Major NORTH has enough points to bid 3NT. She doesn't worry about a ♠ stopper
since SOUTH promised he had the suit controlled.
NORTH
♠ 8 7
♥ A 9 7 6
♦ A 6 2
♣ K 9 6 3
SOUTH
♠ A J 9
♥ K Q 8
♦ Q 7 4
♣ A Q 8 5
