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 5
♥
A 7
♦
Q 8 3
♣
K J 9 6 2
HCP: 17
Shape: 3-2-3-5
Balanced: yes
Planning
Bid slam because a long club suit supplies developed tricks, not merely because the partnership has high-card strength.