No Trump Games

In NoTrump contracts, bidding accurately is crucial to establish strength, communicate stoppers, and ensure efficient trick-taking. Proper bidding helps partners find optimal contracts and maximize points.

Good card play is needed

To make this contract

Invitational Bids

For when you're unsure whether to bid game

Two Forcing Bids

Make sure your partner keeps on bidding

Responding to a strong 2C opening bid

Keep the bidding going until a game contract is reached

Practice making a Stayman bid

But partner has nothing

Gnarly distribution

When you have an aces and spaces hand

Penalty double or a vulnerable game

Are you on offense or defense

Make a strong two opening bid

And partner has something to say

The problem of 3 four card suits

Making overtricks

Responding to a Stayman

East's discard gives you your contract