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
♠
K 8 4
♥
6 3
♦
A K 8 5
♣
A K 9 8
HCP: 17
Shape: 3-2-4-4
Balanced: yes
Planning
Use a Jacoby transfer to choose the correct suit while evaluating strength, shape and trick potential.