Hand 328 — Jacoby 2NT:
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 8
♥
A Q 6 3
♦
K 10 7
♣
Q 9 5 2
West
♠
5 3
♥
9 7
♦
A J 5 4
♣
A 10 8 6 3
East
♠
Q J 10 9 6 2
♥
4 2
♦
9 8 2
♣
J 4
South
♠
A 7 4
♥
K J 10 8 5
♦
Q 6 3
♣
K 7
North: 14 HCP, 2-4-3-4 (bal)
East: 4 HCP, 6-2-3-2
South: 13 HCP, 3-5-3-2 (bal)
West: 9 HCP, 2-2-4-5
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H | Pass | 2NT | Pass |
| 4H | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 4 hearts, we count our losers.
0 spades
0 hearts
2 diamonds
1 club
With only 3 losers, 4 hearts is in the bag.
Planning
Even after a game-forcing raise, not every hand belongs in a slam; stop in game when opener shows no extras.