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.
East’s turn to bid.
West
♠
10 8 4
♥
10 6
♦
A J 9 5
♣
K 9 8 3
HCP: 8
Shape: 3-2-4-4
Balanced: yes
West's bid: Pass
Recommended call: Pass Match
Why
With 8 HCP and no pre-emptive shape: pass.
Auction so far
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | Pass |
| Pass | — | — | — |
East
♠
A K 9 3
♥
K Q
♦
K 8 3 2
♣
A 6 2
HCP: 19
Shape: 4-2-4-3
Balanced: yes