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.

South is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is South’s opening call?

Planning

First find a fit, then add up points

South

♠ A J 3

♥ A 10 3

♦ K Q 8 2

♣ J 8 3

HCP: 15

Shape: 3-3-4-3

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

13-19 HCP, no 5c major, and 4 diamonds

Suggested bid for South: 1♦

Select South’s opening call: