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

♠ K 10 7 4

♥ 6 3

♦ 10 8 7 5

♣ 9 4 3

HCP: 3

Shape: 4-2-4-3

Balanced: yes

North's bid: Pass

Recommended call: Pass Match

Why

Fewer than 13 HCP and no preemptive shape: pass.

Auction so far

N	E	S	W
—	—	—	1♠
Pass	2♥	—	—

South

♠ A Q 9 2

♥ 8

♦ A J 9 6

♣ K J 8 5

HCP: 15

Shape: 4-1-4-4

Balanced: no

Coaching mode

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

This should be taken as a take=out Dbl. South can support the other suits.

Suggested bid for South: DBL

Select South’s bid: