Bidding practice
The most widely-played natural bidding system in North America. 5-card majors, strong 1NT (15-17), strong 2C, weak twos, Stayman, and Jacoby transfers.
South is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is South’s opening call?
South
♠
A Q 5
♥
K J 4
♦
A 9 3
♣
K 10 8 2
HCP: 17
Shape: 3-3-3-4
Balanced: yes
Planning
his is a normal 1NT 3NT hand. A 2NT would be an invitation, but we have enough points to go straight to game