Using Bidding Space to Save Bidding Space
By Mike Lawrence

West's gentle two heart bid and East's quiet raise stole enough bidding room from South that N-S missed their diamond slam. A serious loss. You will note that West was not in big trouble if he got doubled, either. With sensible play, West will take seven or eight tricks.

The message is clear.

WHEN YOUR OPPONENTS OPEN WITH TWO CLUBS, YOU SHOULD VIEW IT AS AN EXCUSE TO BID.

With discretion, you can bid effectively and will gain a lot of good results when the opponents fail to come to grips with the bidding. It will happen.