RD350LC

I have two comments. First of all, I agree completely with the 4S bid. Law of total tricks indicates bidding to the total number of trumps held by our side. Secondly, I would PASS. NEVER repeat a pre-empt. Yes, you are void in trumps, and cannot provide a defensive trick, but it is not for you to say. It is partner's party, and you have to go along with his decision.

As dealer, I would tend to open this hand 1H. With your hand distribution, it won't be passed out. Maybe 3rd or 4th hand, I would open this 4H, as then p has shown less than an opening bid, and slam is not likely.

In general, I give three strikes before removing a player. If a person makes a mistake, and does not repeat it, then there is no problem. People will make mistakes-as do I. Things that will get me to boot a partner immediately is repeating a pre-empt or underleading an ace in a suit contract (it is ok in NT). I have experienced 'players' who booted me because (in defense), I was setting their contract by a telephone number (or more). I also have had partners boot me because they did not understand my play-in this case it was a loser on loser play. I will take a person's rating of expert, and they do not have a profile, with a very large grain of salt. On a side note, if a player is taking far too long to make a bid or play, I will do a countdown from 5 before removing the player. I have played a lot of tournament bridge, and it is a timed game. Now, it is ok to take your time, especially at trick 1. Just my comments.

I certainly have no problem in leading away from a king in a suit contract. Yes, there is some risk, and I take the bidding, and my overall hand into account.