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 J 4
♥
10 9
♦
Q J 2
♣
A Q 4 3
HCP: 16
Shape: 4-2-3-4
Balanced: yes
Planning
Use Jacoby Transfers to choose the correct contract while evaluating strength, shape and trick potential.