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

Stayman. Over a 1 or 2 no-trump opening bid, and partner hold a 4c major, then a bid of 2c asks opener to bid his 4 card major. If none, 2D or 2NT is the response.

South

♠ A Q 6

♥ K 8 5

♦ A J 4

♣ Q 9 6 2

HCP: 16

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: