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
♠
K 10 7 4
♥
6 3
♦
10 8 7 5
♣
9 4 3
HCP: 3
Shape: 4-2-4-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
Teaching objective: When the opponents stop low, reopen in the balancing seat with shortness in their suit and support for the unbid suits.