Re: Another day, another reverse, another catastrophe

Opener Responder
1C 1S
2H 3H
3S 4C

What is responder's basic shape?

I answered:

: Unclear. Natural bidding is sometimes based on concentrated
: strength, e.g., I would bid that way with Axxx KQx xxxx Kx,
: assuming 3H is game-forcing.

Andrew asked:

I am curious why. You could bid a forcing 3C or 3D on the above hand.
3C or 3D allows pard to cheaply show 5-6 shape if he has it, and
allows you to reserve 3H for hands with 4-card support. What is the
counter argument?

Raising a suit does not mean, "We have 8 trumps."
Raising a suit means, "I think this is the proper strain."

Over 2H, I judge hearts to be the right spot (we belong in 6H
opposite x AJ10x AKx AQxxx). Over 3S, I can rule out that hand
and suggest clubs (maybe partner has KQJ Axxx x AQJ10x) -- and
when he passes 4C, I rule out a game and slam bonus. :)

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Richard Pavlicek
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