#5 North South Vulnerable
South   West   North   East
   1♦           1♠        ???
 
North
♠ 6 4
♥ K J 10 9 5
♦ A K 5
♣ Q 5 3
 
As North, your 2♥ bid in competition shows a 5+-card suit and 11+ total points. For those that play 2/1 GF, North’s 2♥ bid is forcing one round but is no longer a game force.
 
When holding less than 11 points and a six-card suit, make a negative double and originate your suit at the lowest possible level.
 
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