Deal 17 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1
2doublepass BID 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?
  ♠ 8
A K 7 6 4
Q J 10 8 4
♣ A 8
 

 
Deal 17 ♠ A K Q 5
5 3
7 3
♣ J 9 6 3 2
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1
2doublepasspass
pass

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

Partner has 10+ points, a ♠ suit and fewer than 3 s.
Doesn't this look like the perfect hand to pass for penalties?
Yes.


 Deal 18 
  ♠ 8
A K 7 6 4
Q J 10 8 4
♣ A 8