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

Partner responds with a supporting bid, but the partnership stops because the combined point count is not sufficient for game.

South

♠ K 9 5

♥ 10 9 7

♦ Q 10 9 5

♣ K 9 5

HCP: 8

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.

Only 8 points, and no pre-empt shape

Suggested bid for South: Pass

Select South’s opening call: