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 8 5
♦
A J 4
♣
Q 9 6 2
HCP: 16
Shape: 3-3-3-4
Balanced: yes
Planning
Stayman. Over a 1 or 2 no-trump opening bid, and partner hold a 4c major, then a bid of 2c asks opener to bid his 4 card major. If none, 2D or 2NT is the response.