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 Q 6
♦
A 6
♣
K 5 3
HCP: 17
Shape: 5-3-2-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
After a major-suit fit is agreed using Jacoby 2NT,we should identify whether the partnership have enough points to investigate slam.