Deal 16 ♠  
 
 
♣  
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1NTpass BID 
 

The bidding has been as shown. It is your bid. What do you say?
  ♠ 7 3
A K 2
K 10 9 4
♣ Q 7 5 3
 

 
Deal 16 ♠ A Q 10
Q 6
A J 7 3
♣ K 10 9 6
 
 WEST  NORTH  EAST  SOUTH
1NTpass3NT
passpasspass

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

A balanced hand with 12 points.
Even if partner has just 15 points you want to be in game.
So you bid 3NT.


 Deal 17 
  ♠ 7 3
A K 2
K 10 9 4
♣ Q 7 5 3