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’s turn to bid.

North

♠ 7 4

♥ 8 5

♦ 9 6

♣ K Q J 10 8 6 3

HCP: 6

Shape: 2-2-2-7

Balanced: no

North's bid: Pass

Recommended call: 3♣ Different

Why

Less than opening strength with a 7-card club suit: preempt 3C.

Auction so far

N	E	S	W
Pass	Pass	—	—

South

♠ 9 8 3

♥ A 10 6 4

♦ Q 10 7 2

♣ 5 2

HCP: 6

Shape: 3-4-4-2

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

Partner's 3-level preempt describes a weak hand; without a fit and extra values, pass.

Suggested bid for South: Pass

Select South’s bid: