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

With an intervening bid, south can still bid his 4c spade suit with 11 points. With 6-9 he can pass, as north still has an opportunity to bid again. Without the bid from east, and with 6-9 points, south would be obliged to bid.

South

♠ K J 5 4

♥ 7 2

♦ A Q J 8 3

♣ 5 2

HCP: 11

Shape: 4-2-5-2

Balanced: no

Coaching mode

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

11 points pass

Suggested bid for South: Pass

Select South’s opening call: