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 421 — Take-out Dbl View details

North’s turn to bid.

Planning

Teaching objective: When the opponents stop low, reopen in the balancing seat with shortness in their suit and support for the unbid suits.

West
1♥

Auction so far

NESW
1♥

North

K 10 7 4
6 3
10 8 7 5
9 4 3
HCP: 3
Shape: 4-2-4-3
Balanced: yes

Select North’s bid: