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
♠
10 9 8 6
♥
A 9 3 2
♦
6
♣
A 7 5 2
HCP: 8
Shape: 4-4-1-4
Balanced: no
Planning
Sometimes, with a good lead, you are down before you can even get up.