Deal 8 |
♠ ♥ ♦ ♣ |
The bidding has been as shown. Decide what you would bid, then click on BID above. |
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♠ 8 6 3 2 ♥ K 8 ♦ A 9 6 4 ♣ A 7 3 |
Deal 8 |
♠ 4 ♥ 6 5 2 ♦ K Q J 10 8 7 3 ♣ 8 5 |
The bidding has been as shown. Decide what you would bid, then click on BID above. You do not have the 4 fast winners you need to raise partner to the 4-level. But you do have 4 of his trumps and 2 and a half winners. And your side doesn't have much defense against a 3♠ contract. You should raise partner to 4♦ because you think they can make 3♠. With these hands it appears they might have gone to 4♠ in which case you would have had to decide whether to continue to 5♦. More judgement would be called for, based on Vulnerability, whether you think they can make the game, etc. The Law of Total Tricks can be a help in these competitive situations; it would lead you to 5♦. Deal 9 |
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♠ 8 6 3 2 ♥ K 8 ♦ A 9 6 4 ♣ A 7 3 |