firechief

I don't mind any of north's calls. 1d is fine, 1s is fine. From his point of view, it's nearly certain the opponents will land in hearts soon. I think I might pass the reopening double instead, just in case east had a trap and 1d was the best his side could do, but it's not terrible to bid out. Passing 1s is awful. Even though I might pass the reopening double instead, South gets all the blame, and a weird eye from anyone who witnessed his auction. Joel

Is partner supposed to double with a 1-6-3-3 maximum? I think partner is more likely to hold something like 0-6-4-3, in which case it's more likely that 4 hearts is the correct spot. Give partner something like -- ATxxxx QJxx Qxx. Alternatively, if partner did have the 1-6-3-3 hand, it would have to include at least 2 quick tricks on defense. Something like x-AJTxxx AJx xxx. That particular hand also gives better play for 4 hearts than 3nt, assuming the spade ace is onside. The reason is because the 4th round of clubs may set up should hearts not run. I don't think partner should be opening 2 hearts with something like x AQJxxx Kxx xxx. That hand seems like a better 1 heart opener. The reason why I mention that hand is because that's the ideal hand for a 3nt bid to work. All of these considerations lead me towards bidding 4 hearts instead. I don't like pass at all. Joel

I like drawing trumps and then ruffing out clubs, not spades. I think the spade ace followed by a low one smacks of the AQxx originally. Ruffing out the spade queen, I consider unlikely. So, instead I'll try to ruff out the club queen before playing for the double squeeze. Joel

I agree w/justin. This is fun always agreeing w/justin :( Give us a new combination and let justin answer it first again, pls B) Joel

I like spinning the jack...so what justin said :( Joel