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
♠
K J 8 7 6
♥
Q 9 2
♦
9 5
♣
Q J 8
HCP: 9
Shape: 5-3-2-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
After a pass, we can safely make an educated guess as to our maximum HCP value, and bid accordingly.