Hand 280 — Higher ranking major
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
10 5
♥
J 10 4
♦
A 10 6 2
♣
8 6 5 2
West
♠
Q 6
♥
A 5
♦
K 5 3
♣
K J 10 9 7 3
East
♠
A K 7 4 3
♥
Q 9 8 6 3
♦
Q 4
♣
Q
South
♠
J 9 8 2
♥
K 7 2
♦
J 9 8 7
♣
A 4
North: 5 HCP, 2-3-4-4 (bal)
East: 13 HCP, 5-5-2-1
South: 9 HCP, 4-3-4-2 (bal)
West: 13 HCP, 2-2-3-6
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | 1S | Pass | 2C |
| Pass | 2H | Pass | 3NT |
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 3no-trumps we first count our winners.
3 spades
1 heart
1 diamond
5 clubs
That is 10 tricks off the top.
Extra tricks:- if the spades break 3/3, if the KH is in north hand, If the opponents lead up to the AD.
Planning
With 2 equal length majors, open the higher ranking with 12 - 15 points. With 16 and above, open with the lower. That is because when you show the second major with your next bid, partner can correct from hearts to spades at the same level. The correction from spades to hearts takes the bidding to the next level, and tells the bidder that you have a 16+ point hand.