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.
West is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is West’s opening call?
West
♠
J 9 5
♥
A 7
♦
A K J 7
♣
A 10 9 3
HCP: 17
Shape: 3-2-4-4
Balanced: yes