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

♠ A Q 9

♥ K 9 3

♦ 9 8 3

♣ A Q J 5

HCP: 16

Shape: 3-3-3-4

Balanced: yes

South's bid: 1♥

Recommended call: 1NT Different

Why

15-17 HCP, balanced shape: open 1NT.

Auction so far

N	E	S	W
—	—	1♥	Pass

North

♠ J 8 6 5

♥ A J 5

♦ A K 5 2

♣ K 6

HCP: 16

Shape: 4-3-4-2

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

First see if there is a fit.

Suggested bid for North: 2♣

Select North’s bid: