mgoetze Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 [hv=pc=n&n=saq632hj83dk2cak8&d=e&v=0&b=14&a=p1hp1sp3hp?]133|200[/hv] Let's say that you normally play kickback for hearts and are sufficiently unsure how partner would take 4NT now (natural? ace-asking? Spade cue for hearts?) that you choose not to bid it (and the same for 4♠). Which other bid do you choose? Afterwards, we discussed that 3♠ here should be natural and forcing and 4♠ could then be ace-asking in hearts, but I am curious what continuations to this auction others would recommend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinksy Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 I normally play new suits at the four level after a strong hand has shown a single-suiter as a cue agreeing their suit, which would make this an easy 4♣ bid. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix214 Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 Have to agree with Jinksy, if you are not sure on kickback/ace - ask, a new suit is cuebid, for 3H, because normally 3H here tries to set trumps, although pd can reject with 3S/3N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 This problem could have been avoided and is a common instance of it, at least with 2/1. Responder serves himself well responding 2C gf rather than 1S. We have a known heart fit. If Opener happens to re bid 2S before you announce it, change tack. But, set values now, and avoid this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillPatch Posted August 27, 2015 Report Share Posted August 27, 2015 If we have no good agreement that either 4♠ or 4NT is ask asking, are we really sure that 4♣ is not Gerber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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