Hand 319 — Jump bid
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
A 8 7 2
♥
K J
♦
K J 6 5 4
♣
Q 8
West
♠
10 9
♥
A 10 9 8 6
♦
9 7
♣
A 10 9 6 5
East
♠
Q J 6 5 4
♥
5 3 2
♦
Q 10
♣
K J 3
South
♠
K Q 3
♥
A Q 7 4
♦
A 8 3 2
♣
7 2
North: 14 HCP, 4-2-5-2
East: 9 HCP, 5-3-2-3 (bal)
South: 15 HCP, 3-4-4-2 (bal)
West: 8 HCP, 2-5-2-5
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1D | Pass | 2H | Pass |
| 2S | Pass | 3D | Pass |
| 4D | Pass | 5D | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 5D, we count our losers.
0 spades
0 hearts
0 diamonds
2 clubs.
With only 2 losers, we make our contract.
Planning
Responder should jump bid to shaw a strong hand.