Deal 4	♠   ♥   ♦   ♣		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH pass 2♠ pass  BID      The bidding has gone as shown. Decide what you would say, then click on BID above.
	♠ K 6 ♥ A 8 5 ♦ A 10 6 4 ♣ A 9 8 2

 

Deal 4	♠   ♥   ♦   ♣		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH pass 2♠ pass 2NT pass 3♥ pass  BID    With three top tricks it is tempting to go straight to 4♠. But you use discretion and bid an Ogust 2NT instead. Partner responds 3♥. What do you bid next?
	♠ K 6 ♥ A 8 5 ♦ A 10 6 4 ♣ A 9 8 2

 

Deal 4	♠ Q J 8 7 5 3 ♥ K Q 3 ♦ 9 7 ♣ 10 4		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH pass 2♠ pass 2NT pass 3♥ pass 4♠ pass pass pass With three top tricks it is tempting to go straight to 4♠. But you use discretion and bid an Ogust 2NT instead. Partner responds 3♥. What do you bid next? Partner's 3♥ bid shows a maximum hand and a poor suit. Your ♠K should be enough help for the suit, and with three outside Aces you bid 4♠.  Deal 5
	♠ K 6 ♥ A 8 5 ♦ A 10 6 4 ♣ A 9 8 2