BRIDGE
BRIDGE
Q. Neither vulnerable, as South, you hold:
x6 uA Q 8 vA 10 8 5 2 wQ 9 8 5
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1v Pass 1x Pass
?
What call would you make?
A. A one no trump rebid should show a balanced hand. There are exceptions, but this isn’t one of them. Bid two clubs.
Q. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
xA 7 5 4 uA 10 6 3 vQ wQ 10 9 3
EAST SOUTH WEST NORTH
1x Pass 1NT Pass
2v ?
What call would you make?
A. A double in this position would show the unbid suits, but it is too dangerous with this hand. You may not have a playable trump suit. Pass.
Q. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
xA K 8 4 uK 10 7 3 vA 9 2 w9 6
With the opponents passing, you open one diamond and partner responds one heart. What is your rebid?
A. This is a lovely supporting hand for hearts, but it isn’t quite worth a jump raise. Bid two hearts.
Q. Both vulnerable, as South, you hold:
x10 8 7 2 uQ 9 6 4 2 vK wJ 8 3
Partner opens one diamond and right-hand opponent overcalls one heart. What call would you make?
A. There are several possible calls with this hand, but the only sensible call is pass. You would have responded with this hand absent the overcall, but it’s not worth a free bid.
Q. North-South vulnerable, as South, you hold:
xA K 7 5 4 uQ 7 6 5 vK 7 4 wK
SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST
1x Pass 1NT Pass
2u Pass 2x Pass
?
What call would you make?
A. You do have a bit extra, but game is most unlikely and you may get too high if you go looking. Pass.
Q. East-West vulnerable, as South, you hold:
xQ J 9 uA Q 6 2 vA 9 7 5 3 w7
With the opponents passing, you open one diamond and partner responds one spade. What is your rebid?
A. Partner will love this hand as a supporting hand for spades. Bid two spades.
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