Question

Partner (North) opens the bidding 1♥, and the next hand passes. How many points are there and what do you (South) respond with this hand?


a. 4♥. 7 points (3 high card points + 4 shortage points)

b. Pass. 3 points, (3 high card points + 0 shortage points)

c. 2♥. 6 points (3 high card points + 3 shortage points)



Answer

A. 4♥. 7 points (3 high card points + 4 shortage points)
3 high card points, 3 shortage points for the singleton, 1 shortage point for the doubleton. Bid 4♥. with five card support and shortages.