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 K 9 6 4
♥
K 6
♦
A 8 3
♣
K 7 2
HCP: 17
Shape: 5-2-3-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
It sometimes pays to have a look at how many losers you are holding in your hand before you commit to a final bid.