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 is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is South’s opening call?
South
♠
A Q 6
♥
A Q 5
♦
A 9 4
♣
J 8 6 2
HCP: 17
Shape: 3-3-3-4
Balanced: yes
Planning
After an opening of 1NT, responder invites with 2NT on a balanced hand with 8-9 HCP; opener can accept with a maximum or strong 16/17 and good controls.