Bidding practice
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’s turn to bid.
North
♠
Q 10 8 6 3
♥
—
♦
A K 7 4
♣
A 10 6 2
HCP: 13
Shape: 5-0-4-4
Balanced: no
North's bid: 2♥
Recommended call: 4♥ Different
Why
Strong hand, slam potential and singleton or void in hearts
Auction so far
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 1♠ | Pass |
| 2♥ | Pass | — | — |
South
♠
A K J 9 4
♥
A 7 5
♦
Q 6
♣
K 7 3
HCP: 17
Shape: 5-3-2-3
Balanced: yes