DEAL 7

These Practice pages can be utilized in several ways.

The recommended method is for two partners to be in vocal contact, each looking at the page in a different computer - perhaps one with a laptop. Using this method one partner would start by clicking on NORTH, the other on SOUTH.

Somewhat less satisfactorily, the partners can use a single computer, and alternate looking at the display, again one as NORTH, the other as SOUTH.

As a last resort, one person can click back and forth between screens.

Start by clicking one of the buttons; when the bidding is complete click the BIDDING button to check the "recommended" bidding.
     
 
 NORTH
 
 West is the Dealer and he opens 1.
 Bid this hand with your partner.
 Neither opponent bids again.
     
 
 SOUTH
 
 West is the Dealer and he opens 1.
 Bid this hand with your partner.
 Neither opponent bids again.
     
 
WESTNORTHEASTSOUTH
1passpassdouble
pass2♣pass2♠
pass4♠passpass
pass

WEST's 1 opening is passed around to SOUTH. He is tempted to overcall 1♠, but with 18 points is a little strong for a mere overcall. Instead, he doubles.

With 8 points NORTH is not strong enough to jump. She bids 2♣.

SOUTH now bids 2♠. By doubling first, then bidding his own suit, he shows a good suit and 17+ points.

NORTH raises to 4♠.
 
NORTH
♠ Q 7 4
9 6 5 2
Q 5
♣ A 8 6 3

SOUTH
♠ A K J 9 8 3
6
A K J 3
♣ 7 5