System Notes
Avery-Sher
General Approach
Modified Washington Standard. Competitive bidding per Law of Total Tricks.
Opening Hand Requirements
1st and 2nd seat
Rule of 20 - open if length of two longest suits + adjusted HCP = 20
4th seat
Rule of 15 - Open if HCP plus # of spades = 15
2H or 2S in 4th seat will be 11-14 HCP w/ 6-card suit and poor defense
3rd Seat
Light. If light, will be lead directional or have some preemptive value.
Must be able to pass any natural response.
1NT Opening Sequen