1) 1NT=0, pass=10
If you don't support with this, what's the point of playing the system?
2) Pass=9 1
♣=1
I don't fancy playing a NT contract with hand, would not fancy partner playing a suit contract on a 4/3 fit with such wonderful ruffing values in dimmy.
3) I would give some points to 2
♥ first time round, but now if I bid I think partner will expect more values or more support.
Pass=8. 2
♥=2
4a) 1NT=7, 2
♣=2, 1
♠=0, Pass=1
4b) Not forcing because if he wanted me to bid with nothing he would have opened 2
♣
pass=0, 2
♠=0, 2NT=3, 3
♣=5, 3
♦=2, 4
♦=0
4c) Not forcing, but highly encouraging (I would take 3
♠ to be forcing preference)
3
♠=2, 3NT=1, 4
♣=4, 4
♦=2, 5
♦=1
4d) Not forcing
pass=10, all others=0
Having bid twice when not forced, I have said enough.
** Added comment **
Having now read the other replies, I see it seems to be normal to award a total of more than 10 points, whereas I have spread my 10 points out among all the bids. Factor up accordingly.
This post has been edited by fromageGB: 2011-October-10, 04:39
1. Your call? e.g. 1N = non-forcing or 2♠ = nat 6-9.