Firstly, opener should bear in mind that the 2 bid will as often as not be based on a doubleton heart , responder even giving false preference with two hearts and three clubs quite often to keep the bidding alive. Responder is also limited to about a 9-count or so as with more she would have done more. We have some extras but opposite a typical responding hand 2 will be plenty high enough. We do not have the sort of hearts which will play comfortably in a 5-2 fit, we have a misfit with partner's suit, and our own sidesuit will need help from partner to get it going. Partner could hold a small doubleton heart and a 6-count so don't get carried away and jump to 4 .
Partner knows pour strength, our approximate shape, and is well-placed to judge what to do.
2 Bid 3 . Again, remember that partner has not promised three hearts. Part VII Part VIII Discuss this article on our Card Games message board .