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’s turn to bid.
North
♠
Q 8 7 3
♥
A 3
♦
10 6 3
♣
A K Q 8
HCP: 15
Shape: 4-2-3-4
Balanced: yes
North's bid: 1♦
Recommended call: 1NT Different
Why
With 15-17 HCP and a balanced hand, 1 no-trump is the bid to make
Auction so far
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1♦ | Pass | — | — |
South
♠
K J 5 4
♥
Q 5 4 2
♦
A Q 8
♣
5 3
HCP: 12
Shape: 4-4-3-2
Balanced: yes