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’s turn to bid.
North
♠
K 7
♥
K 7 6 2
♦
J 8 7 6 5 2
♣
10
HCP: 7
Shape: 2-4-6-1
Balanced: no
North's bid: 1♦
Recommended call: Pass Different
Why
Not enough points
Auction so far
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1♦ | Pass | — | — |
South
♠
J 9 8
♥
J 3
♦
A 10 3
♣
J 9 7 3 2
HCP: 7
Shape: 3-2-3-5
Balanced: yes