Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:

Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
6 4 2 K 9 6 A J 9 4 3 Q 9
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1 2* ?
*weak
What do you bid now?
A. If there is game in the hand, it is more likely to be in three no trump than in an 11-trick minor-suit contract. Bid two no trump.
Q. Neither vulnerable, as South you hold:
J 10 8 5 2 7 A Q 6 5 3 2 8
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1 Pass 1 Pass
2 Pass ?
What do you bid now?
A. Take a preference to two hearts and hope the bidding dies there.
Q. Both vulnerable, as you hold:
A K 4 A 8 2 K 7 6 2 9 5 2
Your left-hand opponent's one-no-trump opening bid gets passed round to you. What action do you take?
A. Double, and see how partner reacts.
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
K Q J 3 5 Q 10 6 3 A J 9 4
The bidding has proceeded:
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1 Pass 1 Pass
?
What do you bid now?
A. Continue probing for a possible eight-card major-suit fit at a convenient level. Bid one spade now and, after partner's next action, show your diamond support. What if partner passes? You won't have missed a game and will be in a perfectly playable spot.
Q. Both vulnerable, as South you hold:
9 8 5 4 3 7 6 2 K 7 3 A J
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1 3* ?
*weak
What do you bid now?
A. You have a weak, balanced hand with good trump support. A raise to three spades describes your holding perfectly.
Q. As South, vulnerable, you hold:
K 6 Q J 10 2 J 10 8 6 5 K 3
The bidding has proceeded:
NORTH EAST SOUTH WEST
1 1NT ?
What action do you take?
A. Tell partner that the hand belongs to you. Double now, then waiting to see what develops.
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