Deal 9	♠ ♥ ♦ ♣		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1♣ pass 1♥ pass  BID      The bidding has gone as shown. Decide what you would say, then click on BID above.
	♠ 6 3 ♥ K 5 ♦ K Q J 6 ♣ A K 10 7 2

 

Deal 9	♠ ♥ ♦ ♣		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1♣ pass 1♥ pass 2♦ pass 3♣ pass  BID    With 17 points you have a perfect hand for a Reverse. So you bid 2♦. Partner then says 3♣. What do you say?
	♠ 6 3 ♥ K 5 ♦ K Q J 6 ♣ A K 10 7 2

 

Deal 9	♠ Q 5 2 ♥ A 8 6 3 ♦ 7 5 3 ♣ 8 4 3		WEST   NORTH   EAST   SOUTH 1♣ pass 1♥ pass 2♦ pass 3♣ pass pass pass Partner's return to your ♣ suit shows he has fewer than 9 points. Although it is possible to devise a hand for him where your side could make 3NT, the risk is too great. So you pass. It's a good thing, too.  Deal 10
	♠ 6 3 ♥ K 5 ♦ K Q J 6 ♣ A K 10 7 2