Defensive Problem Solved Neatly

Dealer: North
Vuln: Love All
Scoring: IMPs

  1. spadeJ 6 3
  2. heartQ J 10 7 6
  3. diamond10 3
  4. clubK 9 4
Green square in centre
  1. spade9 7
  2. heartK 4 2
  3. diamondJ 7 2
  4. clubQ 8 7 6 5

Contract: 3NT
Declarer: South
Lead: spade2

West North East South
Pass Pass 1club*
Pass 1diamond Pass 1NT
Pass 3heart~ Pass 3NT
Pass Pass Pass

* strong
~ 6/7 points, 5/6 hearts

South's 1club was artificial and strong. North's 1diamond was negative and 3heart showed about 6-7 points and a five or six card heart suit.

West leads spade2 (third and fifth leads) and South wins your nine with the ace. How do you plan the defence?
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