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

♠ K 7 4

♥ J 10 5

♦ A Q 5 2

♣ K J 5

HCP: 14

Shape: 3-3-4-3

Balanced: yes

South's bid: 1♥

Recommended call: 1♦ Different

Why

13-19 HCP no 5c major and 4 diamobds

Auction so far

N	E	S	W
—	—	1♥	Pass

North

♠ A J 8 5

♥ K Q 7 4

♦ 8 3

♣ 10 8 2

HCP: 10

Shape: 4-4-2-3

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

10-12 HCP and 4 spades. With higher point count, you would first bid the hearts, which will show the extra points.

Suggested bid for North: 1♠

Select North’s bid: