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.
North’s turn to bid.
Auction so far
| N | E | S | W |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | — | 1♦ |
North
♠
A J 7 4 2
♥
K 7
♦
K J 4 3
♣
7 6
HCP: 12
Shape: 5-2-4-2
Balanced: no
Planning
With a good 5 card major, it is worthwhile to overcall an opponent at the 1 level with 11 or 12 points.