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.

North is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is North’s opening call?

Planning

With no fit in majors, and enough points for game, do not hesitate to bis 3 NT

North

♠ K J 7

♥ K Q 7 3

♦ A Q J 3

♣ A 8

HCP: 20

Shape: 3-4-4-2

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

20-21 HCP regardless of shape

Suggested bid for North: 2NT

Select North’s opening call: