Hand 421 — Take-out Dbl
Play this handThe Deal
North
♠
K 10 7 4
♥
6 3
♦
10 8 7 5
♣
9 4 3
West
♠
8 5
♥
A Q J 7 5
♦
K Q 4
♣
Q 6 2
East
♠
J 6 3
♥
K 10 9 4 2
♦
3 2
♣
A 10 7
South
♠
A Q 9 2
♥
8
♦
A J 9 6
♣
K J 8 5
North: 3 HCP, 4-2-4-3 (bal)
East: 8 HCP, 3-5-2-3 (bal)
South: 15 HCP, 4-1-4-4
West: 14 HCP, 2-5-3-3 (bal)
Bidding Sequence
| W | N | E | S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1H | Pass | 2H | DBL |
| Pass | 2S | Pass | Pass |
| Pass |
Final Comments
North should count his winners in 2 spades. (any higher, and he should count his losers)
4 spades
0 hearts
2 diamonds
1 club
That is 7, 1 short of the contract.
We can trump a heart in dummy for the 8th trick.
As the cards lie, the KC will also make.
Planning
Teaching objective: When the opponents stop low, reopen in the balancing seat with shortness in their suit and support for the unbid suits.