Hand 8.4 — Direct 3NT Over 1NT
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
8 7 6 2
♥
A 10 8
♦
8 6 5 3
♣
J 5
West
♠
K Q 3
♥
K Q 4
♦
K Q 10 2
♣
K 7 4
East
♠
A J 9
♥
9 5 3
♦
A 9 4
♣
Q 10 3 2
South
♠
10 5 4
♥
J 7 6 2
♦
J 7
♣
A 9 8 6
North: 5 HCP, 4-3-4-2 (bal)
East: 11 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
South: 6 HCP, 3-4-2-4 (bal)
West: 18 HCP, 3-3-4-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | Pass | Pass | 1NT |
| Pass | 3NT | Pass | Pass |
| Pass |
Commentary
South should make 11 tricks in NT. North should make 10 tricks in NT.