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.

East’s turn to bid.

Planning

With 2 equal length majors, open the higher ranking with 12 - 15 points. With 16 and above, open with the lower. That is because when you show the second major with your next bid, partner can correct from hearts to spades at the same level. The correction from spades to hearts takes the bidding to the next level, and tells the bidder that you have a 16+ point hand.

Auction so far

N	E	S	W
Pass	—	—	—

East

♠ A K 7 4 3

♥ Q 9 8 6 3

♦ Q 4

♣ Q

HCP: 13

Shape: 5-5-2-1

Balanced: no

Coaching mode

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

With 13 points and 2 5 card majors, open with the higher ranking suit.

Suggested bid for East: 1♠

Select East’s bid: