Hand 2.1 — New Minor Forcing Sequence
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
6 3 2
♥
Q 9 8
♦
Q 8 7 6 4
♣
4 2
West
♠
A J 8
♥
A J 5
♦
10 5 2
♣
A K Q 8
East
♠
Q 9 7 5 4
♥
7 4 2
♦
K J
♣
J 10 3
South
♠
K 10
♥
K 10 6 3
♦
A 9 3
♣
9 7 6 5
North: 4 HCP, 3-3-5-2 (bal)
East: 7 HCP, 5-3-2-3 (bal)
South: 10 HCP, 2-4-3-4 (bal)
West: 19 HCP, 3-3-3-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass | 1C | Pass | 1S |
| Pass | 2NT | Pass | 3D |
| Pass | 3S | Pass | 4S |
Commentary
4S by East makes 11 tricks with a lead of 3H. A lead of 10H allows for only 10 tricks.