System Summary Form (SSF), 2022 Michael Seamon Junior USBC - U26

Bids that Require Advance Preparation

1 opener = artificial, strong, forcing (16+ unbal, 17+ bal in most seats) - 1-1 = 0-7 HCP or <2 controls (A=2, K=1) - 1-1+ = ART GF shape-showing relay, usually by resp, and usually beginning with trsfr Relays are off over 1 if opps bid 1+ in direct seat. If we begin relaying, relays are off if opps bid 5 steps cumulatively (although X and 1 step gain us 2 and 1 cumulative steps respectively). 1 opener = 10-15 HCP, 0+ 1-2 = 3+, inv+ (may have longer than if both 4+) 1-2 = 5+ 4+, < inv 1-2 = 5+ 4+, inv 1-3 = 5+ 4+, < inv 2 opener = 6+ (occasionally 5 4), 10-15 HCP. 100% denies 4M in 1st/2nd seat. 2-2 = artificial GF start to shape-showing relay by opener. Relays are off as after 1. 2 opener = 5+ 4+, 10-15 HCP 2-2 = artificial inv+ start to shape-showing relay by opener. Relays are off according to 1 rules shifted 1 step down. 2NT opener = 55+ minors preempt 1NT-2 = asks for 4-card , or to show many weak 2-suiters 1NT-2 = transfer, but can be on 4-card if inv.+ Transfers in many competitive auctions: 1-(1), 1-(2), 1-(X), 1-(1), 1-(2), 1M-(X), (1x)-1y-(P/X) Woolsey vs. strong NT (2 = one Major)

General Bidding Style

5-card Majors 2/1 GF over 1M (2 = 2+) 1NT = 14-16 (except 15-17 in 3rd vul and 4th) We open nearly all 11-counts, and some 10-counts May respond to 1 or 1M with a very weak hand 1st/3rd seat NV vs V preempts can be very light, sometimes 5 cards Negative free bids in competition

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

Defensive Signals