Bidding practice
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 is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is South’s opening call?
South
♠
Q 10
♥
A K J
♦
A 8 6 9
♣
Q 10 5 2
HCP: 16
Shape: 2-3-4-4
Balanced: yes
Planning
With enough points for game, north bids 3NT to give south the opportunity to convert to spades if there is a fit.