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

 

Deal 9	♠   ♥   ♦   ♣		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1NT double pass 2♥ pass  BID    You only have 8 HCP but with such a good 6-card suit you should interfere with a DONT bid. You double and partner surprises you by saying 2♥. What do you bid now?
	♠ 8 5 ♥ 8 2 ♦ 10 9 6 ♣ A K J 9 8 3

 

Deal 9	♠ J 4 ♥ K Q J 10 7 4 3 ♦ 7 5 ♣ 6 2		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1NT double pass 2♥ pass pass pass pass You only have 8 HCP but with such a good 6-card suit you should interfere with a DONT bid. You double and partner surprises you by saying 2♥. What do you bid now? There is a reason partner didn't say 2♣ (which you were going to pass). And the reason is that he figures you will be better off in his ♥s. Since you trust your partner you pass.  Deal 10
	♠ 8 5 ♥ 8 2 ♦ 10 9 6 ♣ A K J 9 8 3