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.
South’s turn to bid.
North
♠
K Q 8 6
♥
A 5
♦
K 10 8 4
♣
Q 7 2
HCP: 14
Shape: 4-2-4-3
Balanced: yes
North's bid: 2♥
Recommended call: 2NT Different
Why
Jacoby. 4 card support in partners suit and game-forcing strength
Auction so far
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 1♠ | Pass |
| 2♥ | Pass | — | — |
South
♠
A J 9 7 4
♥
K Q 6
♦
A 6
♣
K 5 3
HCP: 17
Shape: 5-3-2-3
Balanced: yes