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

After partner opens and the next hand overcalls, responder uses a negative double to show the unbid major without overstating strength.

South

♠ 7 4

♥ A 8 3

♦ A K J 7 5

♣ Q 10 6

HCP: 14

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.

13-21 HCP, no 5-card major, diamonds longer than clubs: open 1D.

Suggested bid for South: 1♦

Select South’s opening call: