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

A limit raise gives partner a very accurate point count while confirming a fit in the bid suit.
When considering a slam, have a look at how many losers you have in your hand before you go sallying forth

South

♠ A K Q J 5

♥ A 7 2

♦ K Q 3

♣ 8 6

HCP: 19

Shape: 5-3-3-2

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

13-19 HCP with 5+ spade

Suggested bid for South: 1♠

Select South’s opening call: