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
♠
A J 3
♥
K Q 4
♦
A 8 5
♣
Q 8 7 2
HCP: 16
Shape: 3-3-3-4
Balanced: yes
Planning
Do not look for game with a weak balanced hand. Responder passes and lets opener play 1NT.