norths response

[maris oren]

[hv=pc=n&s=sj8hkqj872dkj65cq&d=w&v=b&b=4&a=p1sp2hp2sp]133|200[/hv]

 

What should S response be? 3 ♥ or 3 ♦?

[paulg]

My advice to my juniors, when they are unsure in such situations, is that the lower bid normally gives the partnership more space to explore what may be a difficult hand.

 

Here you will learn more over 3♦: partner may show even longer spades with 3♠; they may be able to give show some heart tolerance; they may be able to bid 3NT.

 

Over 3♥, partner's options are more limited. Without a stop in both minors, they cannot bid 3NT so will have to raise your hearts or rebid spades with less assured values.

 

So I think 3♦ is the better call even though you may not finish in the right contract (if partner bids 3NT, for example).

[LBengtsson]

My advice to my juniors, when they are unsure in such situations, is that the lower bid normally gives the partnership more space to explore what may be a difficult hand.

 

Here you will learn more over 3♦: partner may show even longer spades with 3♠; they may be able to give show some heart tolerance; they may be able to bid 3NT.

 

Over 3♥, partner's options are more limited. Without a stop in both minors, they cannot bid 3NT so will have to raise your hearts or rebid spades with less assured values.

 

So I think 3♦ is the better call even though you may not finish in the right contract (if partner bids 3NT, for example).

 

 

agree. also partner may have 4♦ suit in his hand. best contract could be 5♦??? not likely but could be only contract depending on cards. you must show this second suit.