Deal 13 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1
2♣doublepass BID 
 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?
  ♠ A 5
K J 9 4
A Q 10 5 4
♣ 4 3
 

 
Deal 13 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1
2♣doublepass2
pass3pass BID 
 

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

Partner's double promises 4 cards in at least one of the Majors.
You certainly hope it is s.
You bid 2 and partner raises to 3.
What do you bid next?
  ♠ A 5
K J 9 4
A Q 10 5 4
♣ 4 3
 

 
Deal 13 ♠ Q 7 6 2
A Q 8 7
K 6
♣ 10 8
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1
2♣doublepass2
pass3pass4
passpasspass

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

Partner's double promises 4 cards in at least one of the Majors.
You certainly hope it is s.
You bid 2 and partner raises to 3.
What do you bid next?


Once partner confirms he has the s you can revalue your hand to 17 points.
This gives you enough extra to accept partner's invitation. You bid 4.


 Deal 14 
  ♠ A 5
K J 9 4
A Q 10 5 4
♣ 4 3