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.

North’s turn to bid.

South

♠ Q J 3 2

♥ A K 10

♦ A 6 2

♣ Q 7 4

HCP: 16

Shape: 4-3-3-3

Balanced: yes

South's bid: 1♦

Recommended call: 1NT Different

Why

15-17 HCP, balanced shape: open 1NT.

Auction so far

N	E	S	W
—	—	1♦	Pass

North

♠ K 9 8 7 6

♥ Q 3

♦ K 10

♣ A K 6 5

HCP: 15

Shape: 5-2-2-4

Balanced: no

Coaching mode

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

We have 5 spades and 15 points, definite game. Use Jacoby to have partner bid spades. Bid 2 hearts.

Suggested bid for North: 2♥

Select North’s bid: