Hi. After Partner’s 3NT, the 4C bid is an Italian Control Bid. It shows two things: First, because the suit bid isn’t the agreed trump suit (Hearts), it shows that you have a first or second round control in Clubs. Second, because you bid a side suit, it shows that you are missing a control in at least one of the side suits, Spades and Diamonds, but isn’t specific about which one. I hope this clarifies the bidding for you, but if not let me know what you think the problem is and I will see if I can explain further. Cheers.
Does not 4c deny spade control?
Hi. After Partner’s 3NT, the 4C bid is an Italian Control Bid. It shows two things: First, because the suit bid isn’t the agreed trump suit (Hearts), it shows that you have a first or second round control in Clubs. Second, because you bid a side suit, it shows that you are missing a control in at least one of the side suits, Spades and Diamonds, but isn’t specific about which one. I hope this clarifies the bidding for you, but if not let me know what you think the problem is and I will see if I can explain further. Cheers.