Re: What does this bid tell you?

sofos wrote:
> Matchpoints  NS nonvul  EW vul
> 
> South    West     North     East
>   2H        2S         3H         4S
>   5D
> 
> The 2H is a weak two bid. The 5D is what?
> I have spent quite a bit of time thinking about the 5D bid and I have
> discussed it with a friend so I will list what I consider possible
> interpretations in no particular order of my preference.
> 
> 1. there should be no such bid. South ought to allow North to make the
> final decision.
> 
> 2. South has some 6-5 or 6-6 hand and is suggesting diamonds as an
> alternative contract
> 
> 3. South is ready to play 5H and is suggesting diamonds for lead
> purposes
> 
> What do you think?


4:  Partner has just discovered that four of his hearts are actually 
diamonds.

Bob