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.

West

♠ A J 8

♥ A J 5

♦ 10 5 2

♣ A K Q 8

HCP: 19

Shape: 3-3-3-4

Balanced: yes

West's bid: Pass

Recommended call: 1♣ Different

Why

With 19 points you are too strong for 1 NT. With no 4c major, bid 1 club

Auction so far

N	E	S	W
—	—	1♦	Pass
Pass	—	—	—

East

♠ Q 9 7 5 4

♥ 7 4 2

♦ K J

♣ J 10 3

HCP: 7

Shape: 5-3-2-3

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

With only 7 points, bid either 1 NT which shows a weak hand, or 1 spade, which is also acceptable at the 1 level. I prefer to show the 5 card major, and would therefor bid 1 spade.

Suggested bid for East: 1♠

Select East’s bid: