[MarkDean]

I guess this shows the difference between what I consider a r/w 2 level overcall and what the modern trend is. If I were West, I would be close to driving slam opposite a 2♣ overcall. Partner does not have a very good suit or many aces, so he must have some shape: just thinking about possible hands there are few which cause slam to have no play or be low percentage. I would have done more, although I admit there are not many great choices over 3♥. I consider the East actions very normal.

[the hog]

cherdanno, on Jul 22 2010, 03:32 AM, said:

The_Hog, on Jul 21 2010, 03:03 AM, said:

Some of these posts are definitely resulting after seeing all 4 hands. Assuming you don't play 2D as forcing:
West has a nice 16 count and partner has overcalled 2C vul. What can pd have except very good Clubs? So assume 6 C tricks. It is the D fit that makes this hand, I don't know, could West maybe bid 3D rather than 2 if that is treated as fit showing or similar? That should get you there, (6), as well.

Do you jump to 3D to show your great diamond suit, your great club support, or your lack of major suit values?

I did say "maybe", or did you miss that? Anyway you are clearly going to gf holding that rock crusher opposite a vul overcall, is this not so?. See Mark Dean's post, with which I agree.