Weekly Hand Analysis - Glenna Shannahan - December 12, 2022 - Going Down 4

 

Question: 

N opens 1C and S responds with 1S, W overcalls 2D and N bids 2H which becomes the contract which goes down 4. Any suggestions ?

Glenna:

This is a super hard hand for newer players. E is correct to pass. The player with the problem is S! Have pity, but know you can NEVER leave partner in a 4-card suit when you have only 1, 2 or 3!! The 5-2 fit is much “safer” (means usually doesn’t go down as much!)

  I would probably  2 ♠️ either could work or either could be disaster. You take your best shot and hope to be right for a change!!! BUT NEVER pass a 4-card suit with 1!! 2 ♣️ is only 90 and 2 ♠️ is 110 so that’s what I would try, 

It’s better to make a bid that might work over passing because you are afraid, Passing out of fear is a terrible thing. At least try to bid something that works.

Glenna