Fourth Suit Forcing - Example 2

Example 2

North South
1♣ 1♥
1♠ 2
2♥ 2♠

The fourth suit forcing approach in conjunction with the principle of fast arrival allows the partnership to create a game-forcing auction at low level that leaves ample room to explore for slam.

Here, the 2♠ bid denotes a four card spade support, and a hand too strong for a fast-arrival bid of 4♠.

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