Deal 7	♠   ♥   ♦   ♣		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1NT pass pass  BID      The bidding has gone as shown. Decide what you would say, then click on BID above.
	♠ 4 ♥ K Q 9 8 6 2 ♦ 8 6 3 ♣ 10 7 5

 

Deal 7	♠   ♥   ♦   ♣		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1NT pass pass double pass 2♣ pass  BID    In the balancing seat it is distribution that counts, not point count. With a 6-card Major suit and a singleton you should not let them play 1NT. You double. Partner makes the relay bid of 2♣. What do you bid now?
	♠ 4 ♥ K Q 9 8 6 2 ♦ 8 6 3 ♣ 10 7 5

 

Deal 7	♠ A J 9 7 ♥ J 7 3 ♦ K Q 5 ♣ Q J 4		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1NT pass pass double pass 2♣ pass 2♥ pass pass pass In the balancing seat it is distribution that counts, not point count. With a 6-card Major suit and a singleton you should not let them play 1NT. You double. Partner makes the relay bid of 2♣. What do you bid now? You bid your suit, 2♥, and everybody passes. Notice that partner had a decent hand, but could not bid over 1NT in the immediate seat.  Deal 8
	♠ 4 ♥ K Q 9 8 6 2 ♦ 8 6 3 ♣ 10 7 5