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 is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is North’s opening call?

Planning

Decide whether to bid to the three level when both sides have a fit and the points are not decisive.

North

♠ A K 9 7 4

♥ 6 3

♦ K 6 5

♣ K 7 2

HCP: 13

Shape: 5-2-3-3

Balanced: yes

Coaching mode

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

13-19 HCP with 5+ spades

Suggested bid for North: 1♠

Select North’s opening call: