I think this is an example of responder needing to look at the added values of the void and length in hearts. How would the “guru(s)” bid this one?
Glenna:
When
we 1st pick up a hand to count our points, we add 1 point for every extra card
in a suit over 4. With AJxxx we have 5 high-card points and 1 point for the 5th
♥️. If we held AKJTxxx, we
would have 8 high-card points and 3 points for the 3 extra ♥️.
ALL that changes WHEN we find a fit! Partner open 1 of a minor,
you bid 1 ♥️ and partner raises you to 2 ♥️. Now you no longer count length, you count shortness
because you have a declarer and a dummy. When you have found a dummy, you count
dummy points and not length points. Now, you have 5 points for your void and
should be happy to bid 4 ♥️. Other dummy points: 1
points for a xx, 3 points for a stiff or singleton and 5 points for the void.
The reason we say bidding is a living thing is because it changes as we find
out more about the hand, Be sure to reevaluate with EVERY bid!!!!
See
you at the tables,
Glenna
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