| Hampton Simple System |
The following system is for use on Club nights when only "simple systems" are allowed, based on EBU Standard English Acol Foundation level.
OPENING BIDS:
1 No Trump = 12-14 points
2 level responses can be Stayman or Weakness Take-Out
2 No Trump = 20-22 points
3 level responses can be Stayman or natural
NO 'TRANSFERS' ALLOWED
2 Clubs is a GAME FORCE bid
2 Diamonds, 2 Hearts or 2 Spades must be STRONG and FORCING for 1 round
3 Level bids are PRE-EMPTIVE with at least a 7 CARD SUIT
OVERCALLS:
Simple Overcall has at least a 5 card suit with at least 8 points Unusual No Trump has a minimum 5/5 in either MAJORS or MINORS
Jump Overcall has at least a 6 card suit with 11-15 points (Intermediate)
Defence to 1NT is Natural
DOUBLES:
Penalty, Negative or Take-Out
SLAM BIDDING:
Basic Blackwood or Gerber
OTHER:
Fourth Suit Forcing allowed
Leads must be Standard
Discards are High to Encourage, Low to Discourage
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