Losing Trick Count Examples

Board 4
West Deals
Both Vul
K 10 8 4
K Q J 9 8
A 5 4 3
9 7 5
10 4 2
A J 6 2
8 7 2
N
WE
S
Q J 6
A 7 5 3
10 8 4 3
K J
A 3 2
6
K Q 9 7 5
Q 10 9 6

WestNorthEastSouth
Pass12Pass23
Pass24Pass35
Pass56PassPass
Pass   
  1. The bidding is a little trickier with this hand but on a good day it should go:
  2. North opens 1
  3. South responds 2 showing 11 points
  4. North shows a second suit and bids 2
  5. South has a 6 loser hand and is desperately seeking a fit. He bids his own second suit at the 3 level forcing to game
  6. North, concerned at the void bids 5

5 by South