Deal 22 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1double1♠ BID 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?
  ♠ 8 3
Q 10 9 6 5
8 4 2
♣ A 8 4
 

 
Deal 22 ♠ A 9 7 5
K J 3
9 7
♣ K Q 5 2
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1double1♠2
passpasspass

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?

After East bids you are no longer forced to respond to partner's Takeout Double. You may pass is you want to.

But if you don't pass you are making what is called a "free bid". You should have 6 or more points and a reason for wanting to bid - like your 5-card suit.

You bid 2 and everybody passes.


 Deal 23 
  ♠ 8 3
Q 10 9 6 5
8 4 2
♣ A 8 4