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.
Auction so far
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | 1♠ |
North
♠
6
♥
8 4
♦
A J 10 7 5
♣
K J 10 7 3
HCP: 9
Shape: 1-2-5-5
Balanced: no
Planning
Use the Unusual 2NT overcall to show at least 5-5 in the two lowest unbid suits, normally the minors after a major-suit opening.