3. Opener's Hand:
S A 10
H K 8 5 2
D Q 10
C A K Q 10 4
3a. Opener Responder
1C 1D
1H 2H
?
>2S. If responder bids 3D with an ace, king, singleton, or void, slam would look good.<
3b. Opener Responder
1C 1D
1H 2H
2S 3C
?
>3S. Responder is short in clubs, but it still looks good for slam if responder has something in diamonds. When opener bids 3S, it asks responder to continue cue bidding additional controls, hopefully in diamonds.<
4. Opener's Hand:
S 10
H K 8 5 2
D A K Q 3
C A J 6 3
Opener Responder
1C 1D
1H 2H
?
>2S. Opener wants to find out if responder has help in clubs. <
Sample Hands (p.3 of 4, Answers)