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2nd May 2024

North will pass. The 1444 shape is very difficult to bid, but easier to respond to. Here is Andrew Robson on 4441 shape bidding.

Most Easts will bid 1 

South will bid a 2  Michaels cue bid showing 5+♠ s and 5+ in a minor. Here is a Peter Holland video on Michaels Cue Bid. There is always the discussion whether to bid the top 2 unbid suits or Unusual NT bottom 2 unbid suits (which allows better sacrifices) The most common is to have an unspecified minor.

West will pass.

North will want to know the minor, as there is a good chance for a minor game so will bid 2NT asking for partner to bid their minor. Whilst North would like NTs, with unbalanced hands (South 55/xx and North 1444 it will play badly in NTs and partner may be very weak and you end up too high.

East will pass.

South will bid 4  showing 5+ with a good hand 

North will raise to 5 as they have a great hand in  s

5 s makes.