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.

Playing selected hand 429 — RKCB: Useful Void Judgment View details

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

NESW
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
Coaching mode

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

A wait and see bid, having no other biddable suits.

Suggested bid for South: 4♠

Select South’s bid: