[Al_U_Card]

The initial explanation was 1NT denying 4 good spades (if he has 4). AT9x seems to be pretty good to me, considering the possibility of S in the doublers hand.......

With the hand described, AT9x, x, QJTx, 9xxx and a rebid of, say, C or H, how should this hand continue? (I gather that the doubler remained quiet?)

[pclayton]

I think AT9x is borderline to be a decent suit. But maybe I'm just carrying over keeping the partnership morale 4 days later LOL. Many of you are correct - there isn't a whole lot of downside to showing spades here.

Oddly enough, a redouble shuts up my LHO and I can play 4♥, which will be a gain. The bozos at the other table played a partscore, since the two hands 'only' have 13 opposite 7.

[ABadPlayer]

I agree with Justin and Hannie that a 4H bid is practical and unrevealing. I wouldn't object to strongly to a 3C bid, but I don't see a lot of benefit to it either.

[Fluffy]

4♥ is too unrevealing, opponents are having fit and strenght, you won't play 4♥, and partner is gonna have to make a decision at the 5 or 6 level.