Hand 337 — Jacoby 2NT:
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K J 7
♥
A Q 8 6
♦
K Q 6
♣
A 10 2
West
♠
10 9 8 3
♥
9 3
♦
J 9 7
♣
9 7 4 3
East
♠
6 5 4 2
♥
5 2
♦
10 8 2
♣
K Q J 5
South
♠
A Q
♥
K J 10 7 4
♦
A 5 4 3
♣
8 6
North: 19 HCP, 3-4-3-3 (bal)
East: 6 HCP, 4-2-3-4 (bal)
South: 14 HCP, 2-5-4-2
West: 1 HCP, 4-2-3-4 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H | Pass | 2NT | Pass |
| 4H | Pass | 4NT | Pass |
| 5C | Pass | 7H | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
Looking at the hands, all is good except 1 club loser.
We can get rid of it on the 3rd spade, making our contract.
Planning
When 4 hearts is bid, it is a sign-off. But responder with a strong hand bids on, looking for slam.