CamHenry, on 2012-October-05, 07:27, said:
Agreed, but I'm playing bridge in strong jump shift territory, and it's been enough of an adventure introducing things such as 2/1. In the unfortunate absence of intermediate jump shifts, what would you recommend here?
You have only shown 4 spades, and partner has only shown 3 clubs. You have obnly shown 6+ HCP, and partner only 11+ HCP. From both sides, then, the auction somewhat parallels 3
♦-P-P-? I suppose, then, that I would be forced into a really bad guess. 3
♠ seems reasonable, because I have a 7-loser hand, and I tend to look at LTC when pinched mercilously. I am somewhat considering the merits of 3
♥ as an option, BTW. 3
♥ would ostensibly show 5
♠/4
♥, obviously. But, the is a slight nuance here that partner likely has four hearts, where a heart contract might be best (partner with 1-4-3-5?). But, that thought is a little out there.
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