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 J 9 5
♥
K Q 5
♦
A 8 6
♣
7 2
HCP: 17
Shape: 5-3-3-2
Balanced: yes
Planning
After an opening in a major suit, if you have support in that suit there are 3 conventions that can help you to describe your hand.
3C 6-9 HCP and 4c support
3D 10-12 HCP and 4c support
2NT 13-+ 4 card support and game forcing (Jacoby 2NT)
Double raise 13 + 3 card support and invitational (limit raise)