The first hand (#6): - North can't jump to 4H over 2N because South may only have 4 hearts. North makes a delayed raise in hearts to give South the choice of games. - South doesn't know North has 3 hearts until North bids 3H. The second hand (#7): - North starts with a double (rather than 2D) because the hand is too strong to just overcall 2D - When South jumps to 2H, North is always going to 4H, but slam is also possible given the long diamond suit and finessing positions in both minors - To keep slam on the table, North needs to create a forcing auction and solicit more information from South - South's 3N is a bit of a warning for North. South has values in clubs. This is better than spades, but may lead to wasted values - North completes their mild slam try with 4H Hope this helps. Rob
hi, on the first two hands could n't partner just bid 4H? was there any chance to bid slam?
The first hand (#6):
- North can't jump to 4H over 2N because South may only have 4 hearts. North makes a delayed raise in hearts to give South the choice of games.
- South doesn't know North has 3 hearts until North bids 3H.
The second hand (#7):
- North starts with a double (rather than 2D) because the hand is too strong to just overcall 2D
- When South jumps to 2H, North is always going to 4H, but slam is also possible given the long diamond suit and finessing positions in both minors
- To keep slam on the table, North needs to create a forcing auction and solicit more information from South
- South's 3N is a bit of a warning for North. South has values in clubs. This is better than spades, but may lead to wasted values
- North completes their mild slam try with 4H
Hope this helps.
Rob
@@durhamdbcthank you for clarifying