#9 East West Vulnerable
East   South   West   North
 1♥          ?
 
South
♠ A Q 10 9 8
♥ J 6
♦ A 4
♣ A Q J 5
 
South’s hand is too strong for a simple overcall which would show 10-16 total points. With 17+ South wants to double and originate to show extra values and at least a 5-card suit. When partner responds in a different suit, South comes back and bids spades at the lowest level. This bid is forcing 1 round unless partner has a bust hand (0-5 points).
 
An immediate 4NT bid over 2H would be quantitative showing 16 points and a 4-card spade suit.
 
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