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 8 5
♥
A Q 9 4
♦
K 8 2
♣
A 9 6
HCP: 17
Shape: 3-4-3-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
Responder uses Stayman to locate a heart fit.