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

♠ A Q

♥ K J 10 7 4

♦ A 5 4 3

♣ 8 6

HCP: 14

Shape: 2-5-4-2

Balanced: no

South's bid: Pass

Recommended call: 1♥ Different

Why

13-19 HCP with 5+ hearts and 5 diamonds. Open with the major

Auction so far

N	E	S	W
—	—	Pass	Pass

North

♠ K J 7

♥ A Q 8 6

♦ K Q 6

♣ A 10 2

HCP: 19

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.

Jacoby 2NT strong hand, 4c support in hearts

Suggested bid for North: 2NT

Select North’s bid: