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 J 9 7 4
♥
K 6
♦
Q 8 5
♣
K 7 3
HCP: 13
Shape: 5-2-3-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
Responder shows game-forcing support; opener signs off in game with a minimum opening hand and no shortness to show.