System Summary Form (SSF), 2017 Michael Seamon Junior USBC - Rona Cup
| Team: | Thapa | Last Updated | Dec 14, 2017 at 19:14 |
| Players: | Amber Lin - Isha Thapa | ||
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Bids that Require Advance Preparation
Vs Str NT or passed hand over their weak NT: 2 = + , 2 = +!M, 2M NAT, 2N = minors, X = 1m or both majors
Vs Wk NT: PEN X, Landy: 2 = majors, 2/2/2 = nat, 2N = minors |
General Bidding Style
| Usually 5 card Majors (1N Resp Semi-F, 5-11).
1NT 15-17 (often with 5 card major) 2/1 Forcing to game (2C suspect length), 3 under INV. Usually sound bids 3rd hand may be light, esp at Fav Vul. |
Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand
| Vs Suit: 3rd from even, low odd
Vs. NT: 4th best, but often lead second high from bad 4 card suits. Leading bid suit: high from nothing, low from honor Leading bid and supported: lead count King asks count or unblock; Ace or Queen asks attitude |
Defensive Signals
| Upside Down Attitude, Count, Suit Preference
Standard present count Signaling priority: Attitude, Count, Suit Preference, but give what's needed most. Often give suit preference in the trump suit or side suit. Reverse Smith by both. |