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 K Q
♥
5 3 2
♦
K 10 3 2
♣
A 7 2
HCP: 16
Shape: 3-3-4-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
Use a Jacoby transfer to choose the correct suit while evaluating strength, shape and trick potential.