Raise, rebid, or reverse?

[Winstonm]

OK you've finally found an example. In my view, this auction is not a problem.

1. Partner really shouldn't blast 4H if there is any slam interest opposite your maxes. I actually never bid 4H on these auctions. If partner bids 4H I think you can safely correct with the 3 cd reverse and pass with the 20/21 point 24(52/61) hands. And given that you've admitted that you bid reverse on 19ct 3361 partner really can't afford to play 4S as a cue.

 

2. On the 1d-1s-2h-3h-3s auction. You can get around trump/cue ambiguity by say using 3nt as spade cue bid, among other possibilities.

 

Or, you could simply play a forcing club system and eliminate all your gyrations. :P

 

And, btw, I didn't admit to a reverse but simply stated the obvious - that approach forcing has systemic holes that cannot be solved without creating a forcing bid. I also didn't find an auction - it's the same one that has been there all along. ;)

[rbforster]

Thanks everyone for your commentary and suggestions. I felt like the hand too much potential for a textbook 2♦ (having slightly higher standards for 3♦), and upon reflection think the 2♥ reverse is probably the best choice. Obviously with such a treatment, it's important partner be aware of the possibility.