Deal 4 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1♠2NTpass BID 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?
  ♠ J 7 5
A J 9 7 3
9 6 5
♣ J 2
 

 
Deal 4 ♠ 9 6
4
K Q J 8 4
♣ K Q 10 7 5
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1♠2NTpass3
passpasspass

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?

Your best suit is s. But partner didn't ask you to bid s, he asked you to pick a Minor. You know you will have an 8-card fit in s so you take the safe approach and bid 3. Everybody passes.


 Deal 5 
  ♠ J 7 5
A J 9 7 3
9 6 5
♣ J 2