North’s turn to bid.
Auction so far
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | Pass |
North
♠
A K J 10 6 2
♥
K 9 7
♦
6 5 3
♣
J
HCP: 12
Shape: 6-3-3-1
Balanced: no
Planning
Rule of 20:
With 11-12 HCP and a strong suit, add your point count to the number of cards in your 2 longest suits. If the total is 20 or more, you should open the bidding.