Hand 5.1 — Minor Rebid and Heart Preference

Play this hand

Dealer: N
User Side: N/S
Contract: 4H
Declarer: S
Tricks Makeable: 11
Recommended Lead: —
System: SAYC

The Deal

North

♠ A Q 9

♥ Q 9 8

♦ 6

♣ K Q J 6 3 2

West

♠ K 5 4 3

♥ K J 4

♦ A Q 8

♣ 10 9 5

East

♠ 8 6 2

♥ 7 3

♦ K 10 9 5 4 3

♣ 8 4

South

♠ J 10 7

♥ A 10 6 5 2

♦ J 7 2

♣ A 7

North: 14 HCP, 3-3-1-6

East: 3 HCP, 3-2-6-2

South: 10 HCP, 3-5-3-2 (bal)

West: 13 HCP, 4-3-3-3 (bal)

Bidding Sequence

N	E	S	W
1C	Pass	1H	Pass
2C	Pass	2H	Pass
4H	Pass	Pass	Pass

Commentary

Both N and S can make 11 tricks in hearts. But not easy. Win the first trick in hand, and lead up to the QH. 10 tricks is a solid result. A low spade seems to be the best lead.