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
♠
7
♥
Q 10 8
♦
A K 5 4 3
♣
A Q 10 8
HCP: 15
Shape: 1-3-5-4
Balanced: no
Planning
Your bidding should show point count as well as suit length and strength
Here are the responses to a 1D opening
PASS 0 - 5
1H 6 - 9 4 or more hearts
1S 6 - 9 4 or more spades
1 NT 6 - 9 No 4c major
2C 6 - 9 5 or more clubs
2D 6 - 9 4 or more diamonds
2H 10 - 15 at least 5 hearts
2S 10 - 15 at least 5 spades
2NT 10 - 15 No 4c major, balanced hand