Deal 11 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1NTpass BID 
 
 

This is the follow-up to Deal 10.
North opens 1NT. What do you respond?
  ♠ K 10 4 2
A Q 10 9 6 3
-
♣ 8 7 4
 

 
Deal 11 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1NTpass2♣
pass2pass BID 
 

This is the follow-up to Deal 10.
North opens 1NT. What do you respond?


Just like the previous deal with a 4-card Major you use Stayman.
This time partner says 2. Your turn again.
  ♠ K 10 4 2
A Q 10 9 6 3
-
♣ 8 7 4
 

 
Deal 11 ♠ A Q J
K J
Q 7 6 4
♣ Q 6 5 3
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1NTpass2♣
pass2pass4
passpasspass

This is the follow-up to Deal 10.
North opens 1NT. What do you respond?

Just like the previous deal with a 4-card Major you use Stayman.
This time partner says 2. Your turn again.


With partner showing no 4-card Major the bidding takes a turn.
With your 6 s you are sure of an 8-card fit in the suit.
With 11 points you must be sure of reaching game. So you bid 4.

In this case the strong hand does not become declarer, but the contract is the right one anyway.


 Deal 12 
  ♠ K 10 4 2
A Q 10 9 6 3
-
♣ 8 7 4