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
♠
Q 10 6 3
♥
7 3
♦
K 6 3
♣
A J 9 8
HCP: 10
Shape: 4-2-3-4
Balanced: yes
Planning
Responder locates a 4-4 spade fit and raises directly to game with sufficient values.