several possible strains

[quiddity]

[hv=d=n&v=n&s=saj9xxxhaxdaxcaxx]133|100|Scoring: IMP

P P 1S 2D

2H P ?[/hv]

 

For the sake of argument, assume that a 2S rebid could be passed.. :-)

[jdonn]

For the sake of argument I'll assume a 3♦ bid can not be passed. :)

[Fluffy]

if josh says so it must be right.

[MTSummit]

does that mean 2♥ was weak?

i might go for 3♠

[bhtf]

For the sake of argument I'll assume a 3♦ bid can not be passed. :)

so to me

friendly all

[quiddity]

Say I bid 3♦ - partner will not support spades without 3 (is this right?) so unless she has a diamond stopper she'll be endplayed into bidding 3♥. Now I guess I'd bid 3♠? But then partner has to decide the strain without knowing anything about my heart support or my diamond stopper.

[gwnn]

Partner shouldn't have 3 spades once he bid a non-forcing 2H, so 3S from him shows 2.

[pooltuna]

[hv=d=n&v=n&s=saj9xxxhaxdaxcaxx]133|100|Scoring: IMP

P P 1S 2D

2H P ?[/hv]

 

For the sake of argument, assume that a 2S rebid could be passed.. :-)

then I show where I live 3♠

[jdonn]

[hv=d=n&v=n&s=saj9xxxhaxdaxcaxx]133|100|Scoring: IMP

P P 1S 2D

2H P ?[/hv]

 

For the sake of argument, assume that a 2S rebid could be passed..  :-)

then I show where I live 3♠

You don't "live" somewhere because you have exactly one jack more there than in each of the other suits.

[pooltuna]

[hv=d=n&v=n&s=saj9xxxhaxdaxcaxx]133|100|Scoring: IMP

P P 1S 2D

2H P ?[/hv]

 

For the sake of argument, assume that a 2S rebid could be passed..  :-)

then I show where I live 3♠

You don't "live" somewhere because you have exactly one jack more there than in each of the other suits.

but I also have 3 more cards in that suit than any of the others :lol:

[P_Marlowe]

Given that p is a passed hand, 2S can be passed.

 

I would go with 3S, which should be forcing.

 

With kind regards

Marlowe

[cherdanno]

Nooooooo not 3S!

3♦ please. Why do we want to play a 6-1 spade fit instead of a 6-2 heart fit with a suit like this one?

[jdonn]

[hv=d=n&v=n&s=saj9xxxhaxdaxcaxx]133|100|Scoring: IMP

P P 1S 2D

2H P ?[/hv]

 

For the sake of argument, assume that a 2S rebid could be passed..  :-)

then I show where I live 3♠

You don't "live" somewhere because you have exactly one jack more there than in each of the other suits.

but I also have 3 more cards in that suit than any of the others :)

Think of it a different way. You already showed 5 spades and 0 of any other suit. So by my count you have 1 extra spade and 7 extra non-spades. So why not focus on the non-spades with a cuebid to show a flexible hand? I mean I just don't get it, if you cuebid then aren't you thrilled with anything partner does, we have a great hand for everything not just a great hand for spades.

[lmilne]

Agree jdonn, all this stuff about 'living' somewhere confuses me, why not fish around and find out what partner has instead of insisting upon a strain? The thread title should be a clue...

[cloa513]

2NT.

Is weak two of hearts an option for partner to open? If not a solid set of hearts would probably play better in 3NT rather than 4H- he doesn't any other strength. Save 3D for strong hands with ♦xxx

[655321]

Save 3D for strong hands with ♦xxx

I can't wait to hear the reasons for this!

[Free]

Save 3D for strong hands with ♦xxx

I can't wait to hear the reasons for this!

like "LOL"?