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.

Planning

Use the Unusual 2NT overcall to show at least 5-5 in the two lowest unbid suits, normally the minors after a major-suit opening.

Auction so far

N	E	S	W
—	—	—	1♠

North

♠ 6

♥ 8 4

♦ A J 10 7 5

♣ K J 10 7 3

HCP: 9

Shape: 1-2-5-5

Balanced: no

Coaching mode

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

Unusual 2NT 6-12 HCP and 5 clubs and 5 diamonds

Suggested bid for North: 2NT

Select North’s bid: