Slow bidding options

[barmar]

The problem with opening it 2♣ is that you'll be on the 4 level by the time you've shown that you're 5-5.

 

2♣ 2♦

2♠ something

3♥ something

4♥ ?

 

Will partner know that he should keep bidding? If he bids something, is it natural or a cue bid in support of hearts?

[dokoko]

imo there is no logical alternative to pass

[relknes]

The problem with opening it 2♣ is that you'll be on the 4 level by the time you've shown that you're 5-5.

 

I guess that depends on whether 1♠ - 1N - 3♥ shows 5-5 or if it could be 5-4.

I was assuming that sequence showed at least 5-4 and enough strength to want to be in game opposite 6 random points.

Starting with 2♣ shows the same shape, but with enough strength to want to be in game opposite hands that would pass 1♠.

Either way, you've shown 5-4 at the 3 level and would have to show 5-5 at the 4 level...

Now, if the original sequence shows 5-5, that's a different story, but then I have to wonder how to show a 5-4 hand at the very upper range of the 1♠ opening. Bid NT with 5-4-2-2? Jump in a 3 card minor with 5-4-3-1? Probably workable, but you better make sure partner is expecting it, and that you have mechanisms for finding a 4-4 heart fit afterwards.

As always, what your agreements are matters more than anything else.