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

Find a fit, and then ask yourself if you have enough points for game

South

♠ A K 6 4

♥ J 5

♦ K Q J 10 5

♣ A 6

HCP: 18

Shape: 4-2-5-2

Balanced: no

Coaching mode

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

13-19 With 5 diamonds and 4 spades, bid the diamonds first

Suggested bid for South: 1♦

Select South’s opening call: