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 10 3
♥
A 9
♦
A Q 6 4
♣
10 6 2
HCP: 17
Shape: 4-2-4-3
Balanced: yes
Planning
Use Lebensohl after interference over 1NT to distinguish competitive, invitational and game-going hands while showing whether a stopper is present.