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

♠ 10 8 4

♥ 10 6

♦ A J 9 5

♣ K 9 8 3

HCP: 8

Shape: 3-2-4-4

Balanced: yes

West's bid: 1♦

Recommended call: Pass Different

Why

With 8 HCP and no pre-emptive shape: pass.

Auction so far

N	E	S	W
—	—	—	1♦
Pass	—	—	—

East

♠ A K 9 3

♥ K Q

♦ K 8 3 2

♣ A 6 2

HCP: 19

Shape: 4-2-4-3

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

With 19 HCP, no 5-card major, and 4 diamond, open 1D.

Suggested bid for East: 1♦

Select East’s bid: