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 9 7 4
♥
K 6 2
♦
A 5 2
♣
9 3
HCP: 14
Shape: 5-3-3-2
Balanced: yes
Planning
Bergen raise shows 4 card support for openers bid.
With 6-9 HCP bid 3C
with 10-12 HCP bid 3D
with 13 - + HCP, bid Jacoby 2NT