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
♠
A K 7 6 5
♥
A Q 9 8 4
♦
Q 2
♣
J
HCP: 16
Shape: 5-5-2-1
Balanced: no
Planning
With 2 equal length majors, bid the higher ranking first.