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.
West is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is West’s opening call?
West
♠
6 2
♥
A K 10 9 6 3
♦
Q J 7 6
♣
3
HCP: 10
Shape: 2-6-4-1
Balanced: no
Planning
With 6-10 HCP and a 6 card suit with 2/3 top honours, or 3/5,
open 2 of that suit.
Partner needs an opening hand to respond.