System Summary Form (SSF), 2026 Mixed USBC


Team: Zhang Last Updated Mar 12, 2026 at 13:30
Players: Janice Molson - Geoff Hampson

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Bids that Require Advance Preparation


2D opening is a weak 2 bid in a single major. The point range is 4 - 10 depending on vulerability. If next hand passes, all major suits bid at any level through 4H are p/c
2D pass

4C says bid your suit as a transfer.
2D pass 4D says bid your suit.
2D pass 3D is a game force in a Major.
Over a major suit overcall x = penalty.
Over a minor suit overcall or NT = X = penalty
Over pass or a 2-level overcall 2NT = show hand
3C = any minimum over this 3D says bid your suit as a transfer and 3H/3S are pass or correct. 3D/3H = heart/spades med strength. 3S/3N = hearts/spades maximum.
2D - p - 2S(pass or correct): 2NT = weak with H, 3C = good with H,

Opening 2H shows hearts and m 4 - 10 pts. 2NT asks for description. 4C/4D: Penalty double apply.

Opening 2S shows 5+/4+ with S and a minor. 2NT asks for minor.

Opening 3N in first, and second seat is a solid Major

General Bidding Style


Standard 2 over 1 style with 14 + - 17 NT.
We open all 12 point hands and 10 or 11 points with shape.
We play 5 card majors but in 3/4 seat it may only be 4.
With 4-4 in minors we tend to open 1D
We play Walsh style so 1C p 1D p 1N could contain one or both majors.
We play 2 way checkback regardless of minor opened.
All invitational auctions start with 2C over NT rebid.
Jumps are GF.
1m p 2m+1 is 5+S and 4+H non invite and 1m p 2m+2 is same except invitational
1m 3m and 1M 3M are mixed. transfers over 1M x regardless of how we got there.
Over 1M opening jump to 2 Under is a LR.

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

Vs Suits, Standard honor card leads
A from AK until 5 level then K from AK.
Leads against NT are russinow from 4 or more except King is power so possible to lead A or Q from less than 4 here. Not in partners suit, if preempted or opps suiit.
We lead 3/5 against suits and 4th or 2nd against NT.
After opening leads, we tend to lead count through declarer and dummy. We lead ace from ak through 4 level vs suits. Regular Smith if used.

Defensive Signals

. Our normal signals at trick one are attitude against suits and when possible count against NT (dummy wins first trick)
uSD ct and attitude. Std present count Trump suit preference
vs NT: Suit preference at trick 2 assuming count is not relevant