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
♠
K 10 6
♥
K 9 7
♦
A 5 2
♣
K J 10
HCP: 14
Shape: 3-3-3-3
Balanced: no
South's bid: 1♠
Recommended call: Pass Different
Why
13-19 HCP no 5c major, diamonds less than 4
Auction so far
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 1♠ | Pass |
North
♠
A J 8 7 5
♥
A 8 6
♦
9 7 3
♣
4 2
HCP: 9
Shape: 5-3-3-2
Balanced: yes