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.
North is the dealer. No one has bid yet. What is North’s opening call?
North
♠
A K 4
♥
K 7 3
♦
A Q 6
♣
K J 5 2
HCP: 20
Shape: 3-3-3-4
Balanced: yes
Planning
A texas transfer is a bid of 4 diamonds or 4 hearts, asking and expecting partner to play in either 4 hearts or 4 spades.
The texas transfer bid of 4 is made opposite an opening bid of 1NT or 2NT.
Keep in mind that in both cases you will have done the maths.