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.
North’s turn to bid.
South
♠
Q
♥
A K J 9 2
♦
A 9 8 6
♣
Q 8 6
HCP: 16
Shape: 1-5-4-3
Balanced: no
South's bid: 1♦
Recommended call: 1♥ Different
Why
13-19 HCP with 5+ hearts
Auction so far
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 1♦ | Pass |
North
♠
K 4 2
♥
Q 6 5
♦
10 7 4
♣
A K 9 3
HCP: 12
Shape: 3-3-3-4
Balanced: yes