#7 East West Vulnerable

West    North  East     South
1♥         Pass     ?
East
♠ K J 5 3
♥ Q 7 4
♦ 10 6
♣ Q 8 5 4
 
As East, you have a maximum raise to 2♥.  It is not a good idea to start with 1♠ when holding three hearts and a minimum hand (6-10 points).  If you do, and partner bids 1NT, 2♣ or 2♦, you are stuck for a rebid.  You are not strong enough for a rebid of 3♥ (11-12 support points) and a return to 2♥, shows a doubleton heart! 

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