Hand 444 — RCKB
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
Q J 8 5
♥
A 4 3
♦
K Q 2
♣
A 6 3
West
♠
10 7
♥
Q J 10 9 2
♦
10 9 6
♣
8 5 4
East
♠
3 2
♥
8 7 5
♦
J 7 5 4
♣
Q J 10 9
South
♠
A K 9 6 4
♥
K 6
♦
A 8 3
♣
K 7 2
North: 16 HCP, 4-3-3-3 (bal)
East: 4 HCP, 2-3-4-4 (bal)
South: 17 HCP, 5-2-3-3 (bal)
West: 3 HCP, 2-5-3-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| S | W | N | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1S | Pass | 2NT | Pass |
| 3S | Pass | 4NT | Pass |
| 5H | Pass | 6S | Pass |
| Pass | Pass |
Final Comments
In 6 spades, let's lok at both hands before we play a card.
Spades are good
Hearts are OK (trump the 3rd in hand)
Diamonds are good
Will lose 1 club, making our small slam.
Planning
It sometimes pays to have a look at how many losers you are holding in your hand before you commit to a final bid.