Deal 2	♠   ♥   ♦   ♣		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH  BID      You dealt so it is your bid. What do you say?
	♠ A 7 4 ♥ A Q ♦ 10 7 4 ♣ A Q 10 6 5

 

Deal 2	♠   ♥   ♦   ♣		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1NT pass 2NT pass  BID    You dealt so it is your bid. What do you say? This hand has 17 points and one of the balanced distributions. When you have a hand that meets the requirements you should open 1NT. Do not worry about the lack of a ♦ stopper, you don't have to have all the suits stopped to open 1NT. You bid 1NT and partner raises to 2NT. What do you bid next?
	♠ A 7 4 ♥ A Q ♦ 10 7 4 ♣ A Q 10 6 5

 

Deal 2	♠ 10 9 3 ♥ K 7 4 ♦ Q J 8 5 ♣ K 8 3		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1NT pass 2NT pass 3NT pass pass pass You dealt so it is your bid. What do you say? This hand has 17 points and one of the balanced distributions. When you have a hand that meets the requirements you should open 1NT. Do not worry about the lack of a ♦ stopper, you don't have to have all suits stopped to open 1NT. You bid 1NT and partner raises to 2NT. What do you bid next? You should count on partner for 9 points for his invitation. Your 17 brings the total to 26 so you bid 3NT.  Deal 3
	♠ A 7 4 ♥ A Q ♦ 10 7 4 ♣ A Q 10 6 5