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

The combined point count indicates that a game contract should be found. First, do we have a fit, and then do we have enough points. The answers, in that order, are no, and yes. A NT contract is the obvious outcome.

South

♠ A Q 3

♥ J 9 7

♦ Q 9 7

♣ K J 8 7

HCP: 13

Shape: 3-3-3-4

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

13-19 HCP no 5c major, diamonds less than 4

Suggested bid for South: 1♣

Select South’s opening call: