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.
North is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is North’s opening call?
North
♠
7 4
♥
Q J 8 5
♦
K J 7 3
♣
A 9 4
HCP: 11
Shape: 2-4-4-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
You need an opening hand to respond to a pre-emptive opening