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

Bids that Require Advance Preparation

1 In first/second, 1 is artificial, forcing, and shows a hand with a good 14 or more HCP. It could be less with good shape. 1 In first/second, 1 is artificial, shows 0+ s, and is a catch all bid for various shapes in the 10-14 HCP range. These shapes include: 13 to 14- balanced nonvul, 14- balanced vul. This includes 5332 major hands. Unbalanced hands with either or both minor(s), 10 to 14- 3 suited 11/12 to 14- 54+ in the majors, 10 to 14- 7+ cards in one major 1/1 In first/second seat, 1M shows any and all hands with 4+ of that suit and 8-10 HCP NV, 8-11 V. We may rarely have less than 8 HCP if our hand meets the rule of 17. The opening could be canape. 1 strictly denies 4+ hearts. 1NT 1/2nd nonvul 10-12. 1/2nd vul 11+ to 13. 3/4th 14+ to 17. 2/2 5-6(7) cards, 5-9 HCP, all vuls. No suit quality requirements. May have a 4 card major if in the 5-7 HCP range. This opening is not mandatory and judgement may be used. 2/2 2M is either 6 cards in the major, or 5 cards and a 4+ minor, (9)10-13. It denies 4 of the other major. 2NT 2NT is 55+ in the majors, with an upper cap of 9 HCP. The opener is never forced to make this bid, especially vulnerable. Bidding in Third/Fourth 1, 1, and 1M all show significantly more strength in third/fourth seat. 1 13-16, 1 18+ bal, 17+ unbal, 1M 10-16, 5+ cards. The 2 level across the board is 5+ cards and 0-15 HCP.

General Bidding Style

This is a relay system where each opening bid through 2 has the possibility for an artificial shape showing auction where one player is captain and the other player describes their shape/strength through a series of artificial calls. If opponent interference takes up space, and is a bid of 1NT or higher, relay is off. In general, we play a light style. This applies to takeout doubles, overcalls, etc. Isaac is significantly more aggressive than Robert and is prone to think of bidding agreements more as suggestions. Negative free bids are common in many situations. X by responder/advancer is often used as an amorphous call requesting more information to place the contract. In some 1 level situations, X by responder is game forcing (1 - (1/1/1) - X). Opposite a passed hand, bidding can be significantly wider ranging than standard (natural 2 level openings of 0-15 HCP). We don't believe in requiring 6+ card suits to make jump overcalls or preempt.

Opening Leads AND Leads in the Middle of the Hand

Defensive Signals