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 Q 6
♥
K J 8 4
♦
A 10 5
♣
K 7 2
HCP: 17
Shape: 3-4-3-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
Stayman asks partner to bid his four-card major and a bid of 2 diamonds or 2 NT would be a denial.