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

With weaker hand and 2 equal length suits,, open higher ranking suit first.

South

♠ 6 4

♥ A 10 2

♦ K 10 6 5 3

♣ Q 9 2

HCP: 9

Shape: 2-3-5-3

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

Fewer than 13 HCP and no pre-emptive shape: pass.

Suggested bid for South: Pass

Select South’s opening call: