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

Responder locates a 4-4 spade fit and raises directly to game with sufficient values.

South

♠ Q 10 6 3

♥ 7 3

♦ K 6 3

♣ A J 9 8

HCP: 10

Shape: 4-2-3-4

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

Less than 13 points, no pre-emptive shape

Suggested bid for South: Pass

Select South’s opening call: