System Summary Form (SSF), 2021 Mixed USBC


Team: Hammond Last Updated Sep 9, 2021 at 21:50
Players: Eric Gettleman - Jacqueline Chang

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Bids that Require Advance Preparation

1M (x): xfer responses starting with 1N (may be only lead-directing if support). 2M bad raise.
2M (x): xfer McCabe; xx is next suit up.
vs Strong NT: Modified Meckwell (C is C+higher)
vs Weak NT: Cappelletti

General Bidding Style

5-card Majors, Strong NT (14+ - 17), 2/1 GF
3rd seat often light
1NT/1M semi-forcing (often passed)
Both players aggressive at favorable, but not suicidal.
1M (P) 2C = GF, could be doubleton (2D/2H promises 5).

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

vs NT: 4th best
vs suits: 3rd/5th
A from AK, otherwise standard honor leads

Defensive Signals

Upside Down Count and Attitude
Attitude then Count
Reverse Smith Echo (low encourages opening lead suit)