Bidding practice

Coaching on

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?

Planning

his is a normal 1NT 3NT hand. A 2NT would be an invitation, but we have enough points to go straight to game

South

♠ A Q 5

♥ K J 4

♦ A 9 3

♣ K 10 8 2

HCP: 17

Shape: 3-3-3-4

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

Note: your shape, your points, partner's call, and whether the opponents have entered the auction.

15-17 HCP, balanced shape: open 1NT.

Suggested bid for South: 1NT

Select South’s opening call: