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

♠ K 7

♥ K J 9 7 3

♦ K 6 5

♣ K Q 2

HCP: 15

Shape: 2-5-3-3

Balanced: yes

South's bid: 1♥

Recommended call: 1♥ Match

Why

With 15HCP, bid 1NT, except that we have 5 good hearts.

Auction so far

N	E	S	W
—	—	1♥	Pass

North

♠ A Q 4

♥ A 10 8 6

♦ Q 7 2

♣ J 10 4

HCP: 13

Shape: 3-4-3-3

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

The Jacoby 2NT promises 4 hearts and an opening hand

Suggested bid for North: 2NT

Select North’s bid: