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.

Playing selected hand 448 — take out double View details

North’s turn to bid.

Planning

A take-out double is a good weapon in the right circumstances.

West
1♦

Auction so far

NESW
1♦

North

A Q 7 4
A J 8 3
6
Q 8 6 5
HCP: 13
Shape: 4-4-1-4
Balanced: no

Select North’s bid: