East must not pass !
East can count 5½ HCP plus 1 Length Point for the 5-card ♥ suit : 6½ points in total. East can therefore respond with 1♥.
West replies with 1♠. What should East do now ?
Comment
Experts agree that a 5-card suit usually provides Declarer with one extra trick.
Counting LPs is therefore essential when assessing your hand for your first bid.
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