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’s turn to bid.
South
♠
9 6
♥
A K J 8 7 5
♦
10 6
♣
8 3
HCP: 8
Shape: 2-6-2-2
Balanced: no
South's bid: 1♥
Recommended call: 2♥ Different
Why
5-10 HCP. 6+ hearts
Auction so far
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 1♥ | Pass |
North
♠
A K 7 4
♥
Q 3
♦
K J 8 5
♣
K 9 2
HCP: 16
Shape: 4-2-4-3
Balanced: yes