Echognome, on Dec 17 2006, 11:29 PM, said:
Gadget hand. Some people have methods for these hands in particular. (i.e. any 4441, then later show strength) With no methods, I'm going to bid 3♣ and pretend I'm 4=1=3=5 or 4=0=4=5. If opener rebids 3♦ I will bid 4♥ splinter. If he bids 3NT, then I will pass. If he bids 3♥ (presumably stopper showing), I will bid 3NT. If he bids 3♠, then I will really be stuck. I will probably then bid 5♣.
We agree but since 3
♣ is 100% GF, I slow the bidding down after 3
♠ with 4
♣ since a slam in
♣ may be possible.
Edit.. whereagles is correct in that 3
♦ followed by 4
♣ is probably a better method since bidding and rebidding
♣ really implies more than a 4 carder and
♦ could be lost.
Some people play that after 1NT a direct 3
♥ shows this hand and it is perfect for this hand which wants to play a slam in any minor if no 44
♠ fit is found, but which can give up other meanings to 3
♥ or be wrong at times.