System Summary Form (SSF), 2018 USBC

Bids that Require Advance Preparation

Negative free bids through 2 if 1 opening is overcalled or doubled Responses over 1-(P): some start at 0 HCP 1M shows 4+M, 0+ HCP 1N shows 7-11 HCP with no major and no stiff or void 2 shows 5+, 0-10 HCP 2 inverted (10+), both minors P shows 3+, may have 4-card major if very weak 1-2 shows any balanced or long-suit invitation 1-2 shows GF values in NT or minor suit(s) 1-2N is either a minor preempt or 18+ balanced Over Major openings: 1-2 and 1-2 show the 3-card limit raise 1-2 shows 5+H with invitational values 1-2->2N: fit-showing in any side suit, 10-11 HCP Fit-showing jumps with 4 trump, 8-9 HCP Weak Multi 2 in 3rd seat 2N opening: 14-15 HCP with both minors 5+ 3N opening: 8- to 8 1/2-tricks, solid or one-loser 8-card major

General Bidding Style

Big Club (16+ HCP) with transfer responses 1 11-15 HCP, 2+: 14-15 if 6+, 11-14 if balanced 14+ to 17 1N Major openings 11-15; 5-card unless short in : 4=4=1=4 and exactly 5 with 0-1 are opened 1M. 2 response is GF relay. Most responses above 2C are fit-showing. Intermediate 2 bids in all suits (6+ cards, 10-14 HCP); next step is an invitational+ relay Openings often about a point light in 3rd seat Direct-seat overcalls and advances are constructive unless partner has denied opening values CRASH Over opponents' Big : X shows a overcall 1 shows a overcall 1 shows reds or blacks 1 shows majors or minors 1N shows two suits of alternate color and rank 2-level overcalls are natural Over Strong (14+) NT: X shows or 2 shows and 2 shows 2 shows 2 shows and

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

Defensive Signals