Deal 9 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1♣ BID 
 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid.
  ♠ 3
A K 10 8 4
K 6 3
♣ A 5
 

 
Deal 9 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1♣1
pass3pass BID 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid.

Nice hand. But not nice enough to double, then bid your s.
So you overcall 1. Partner says 3. It is your bid.
  ♠ 3
A K 10 8 4
K 6 3
♣ A 5
 

 
Deal 9 ♠ A J 7 6
Q 9 7 3
A 5 4
♣ 9 2
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1♣1
pass3pass4
passpasspass

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid.

Nice hand. But not nice enough to double, then bid your s.
So you overcall 1. Partner says 3. It is your bid.


The jump raise promises 11-14 points.
Your 17 plus partner's 11 or so takes you right up to game.
You bid 4.


 Deal 10 
  ♠ 3
A K 10 8 4
K 6 3
♣ A 5