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 321 — Bergen Raise Introduction: Constructive Heart Raise View details

North’s turn to bid.

South

A 7
A K J 8 5
Q 7 4
9 5 4
HCP: 14
Shape: 2-5-3-3
Balanced: yes

South's bid: 1♥

Recommended call: 1♥ Match

Why

13-19 HCP with 5+ hearts

West
Pass

Auction so far

NESW
1♥ Pass

North

9 8 6 3
Q 10 7 4
K 8
A 10 7
HCP: 9
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.

With 6-9 points and 4card support, bid 3 clubs

Suggested bid for North: 3♣

Select North’s bid: