Minor suit support with distributional hand

Minor suit support with distributional hand

N
W   E
 
S
♠ A K 10 8
♥ 3 2
♦ Q 10 9 8 6 5
♣ 3

Dealer:

West

W N E S
1♦ Pass 1♠ Pass
2♥ Pass 5♦ End

The principle of the delayed game raise does not apply in minor suits. When we have support for partner's minor, it is important to bid a major suit if we can, whatever our points. This is both because we may yet have a major suit fit, and because we want partner to bid no-trumps if possible.