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Bidding two hearts over opener's one spade


We are still in the realm of responses to partner's opening bid of one of a suit, and are still looking at the Y in SYN, your own suit. In particular, we are facing an opening bid of one spade.

Experienced Acol players will only bid two hearts in this situation if they hold a five-card suit.

S 432 After partners bid of 1S, you can respond 2H, showing your five-card suit. This is useful to partner who can support with only three hearts. Remember that your eight-point requirement still holds good.
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If this is your understanding with your partner then there will be occasions when you need to' manufacture' a bid, and this can have unfortunate repercussions. The stronger you are in response, the less likely you are to be in trouble.
 
S 432 After partner's 1 S, you cannot bid 2H (you do not have a five-card heart suit ) and so you make a waiting bid  of  2C  or 2D.   If partner ( sadly ) supports this, then NT may be best.
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S A32 After partner's 1S, a waiting bid of 2C followed later by a NT contract, often prevents a club lead. Devious ! If opponents come in here with anything, double for penalties.
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