Sher-Neill:

TOSR Pre-Alerts, Defenses and System Overview:
TOSR= Transfer Oriented Symmetric Relay

Basic System:
Strong C. 1D,1H,1S limited x-fer style openings. Canape style.

Over all of these we usually relay once a game force is established. (One 
hand describes his hand, and the other makes the cheapist bid for more 
information).

On rare occasions we may stop in 4 of a minor in a game forcing auction when 
we lack stoppers for 3NT or extra strength.

Also we show suits in a up the line fashion so we would show hearts before 
spades (as opener) even if we have 4 H and 6 S. The one exception is a hand 
with both minors may also have a major in it.

After 1C-positive- we have the option of not relaying with a 3 suiter (4441, 
5440, 5431) and 15-17 HCP and no stiff Ace or K. So if we relay, there is the 
implication that we do not have a minimum 3 suiter.

Note: We may have more or less points than promised if we like or hate our 
hand. The given point count is only an indication.

Pre-Alerts:
1C OPENING: 15+ HCP (seat 1/2) 17+ HCP (3/4). Any shape. Forcing.

1D OPENING: 10-14 HCP (seat ½) 11-16 HCP(3/4), 4+ H may have a longer side 
suit. Never 4432 or 
4333 in seats ½. Not forcing.
    Responses:
     1H artificial. 10+ HCP(8+ if PH). Only 10-11 (8-9) with a fit or with a 
great suit of his 
own.
      1D-1H-1S artificial shows 10 to bad 12 HCP (11-bad 14 after ¾ seat 
opener). All other bids 
show max opener.
       1D-1H-1S-2C=GF relay
      1D-2H is a normal 1H-2H raise. Constructive. May be done on 3 cards.
     1D-2S through 3D are all artifical distributional 4+ card raises, 
usually in the 8-10 HCP 
range. 
      1D-2D is mildly constructve but not forcing (6-11 HCP).
     All other bids are natural and 0-11 HCP and are not forcing (1NT is 
typically balanced with 
2-3 H, opener is expected to bid a 5 card suit if he has one). 

Suggested Defense:
1D-x = 13-15 balanced, or big hand without 3+ spades. Partner's x's should be 
played the same 
way as you play over a 1NT overcall by your side.
1D-1H= takeout of H. 1H then a new suit guarantees 3+ S
Higher bids as if 1H was opened (so 2H=michaels if you play that).
1D-P-1H-
x=takeout of hearts
1NT=minors
1D-P-1S as if 1H-P-1S
1D-P-1NT as if 1H-P-1NT
etc.

1H OPENING: 10-14 HCP (1/2), 11-16 HCP(3/4) 4+ S, 0-3 H may have a longer 
minor. Never 4432 or 
4333 in seats ½. Not Forcing.

Responses:
     1S artificial. 10+ HCP(8+ if PH). Only 10-11 (8-9) with a fit or with a 
great suit of his 
own.
      1H-1S-1NT artificial shows 10 to bad 12 HCP (11-bad 14 after ¾ seat 
opener). All other 
bids show max opener.
       1H-1S-1NT-2C=GF relay
     1H-2NT through 3H are all artifical 4+ card distributional raises, 
usually in the 8-10 HCP 
range.
      1H-2S is a normal 1S-2S raise. Constructive. Can be done on 3 cards.
      1H-2H is mildly construcitve but not forcing (6-11 HCP).
     All other bids are natural and 0-11 HCP and are not forcing (1NT is 
typically balanced with 
2-3 H, opener is expected to bid a 5 card suit if he has one). 

Suggested Defense:
1H-x = 13-15 balanced, or big hand without 3+ hearts partner's x's should be 
played the same way 
as you do when you overcall a natural 1NT.
1H-1S= takeout of S. 1S then a new suit guarantees 3+ H
Higher bids as if 1S was opened (so 2S=michaels if you play that).
1H-P-1S-
x=takeout of spades
1NT=minors
1H-P-1NT as if 1H-P-1NT
etc.

1S OPENING: 4+C, 4+D 10-14 HCP (seats ½) 11-16 HCP(seats ¾). May also have a 
4 or 5 card major. 
With no 4+ card major, this bid guarantees at least 5-4 in the minors. Not 
forcing.

Responses:
1NT Limited hand. 0-11 HCP Asks for a 5 card minor. Bid Clubs if equal 
length.
2C GF Relay
2D INV hand. Stayman like. 10-13 HCP (8-11 BY  PH)
2M Constructive not forcing. 8-11 HCP (6-9 by PH)
2NT pre-emptive with both minors
3m to play
3H 5-5 in the majors, INV
3S 6S-5H, INV

Suggested Defense:
X = both majors 
1NT 15-18 balanced
2C Strong 2H bid
2D strong 2S bid
2M Limited Overcall
2NT 19-21 balanced

1NT OPENING: 12-14 (seats ½ Vul) Good 11-14 (seats ½ NV). Good 13-16 (seats 
3-4)
Stayman (with x-fer follow ups), 4 suit x-fers, rubensohl.

2m OPENING 6+ cards, no side suit, 10-14 HCP (seats ½), 11-16 HCP (seats ¾)
(2H=GF relay, most other bids are invitational)

2M OPENING 6+ cards (may be 5 cards with 2/3 tops NV). 5-9 HCP. 5 card suits 
are 7-9 HCP. Wide ranging 3 seat and may include minimum opening hands.

2NT OPENING 1/2 bad suit pre-empt in a minor (standards vary with Vul and 
seat)

Responses:
3C p/c
3D Relay, asks for minor
3M natural and forcing 
4m p/c
4M to play
5m p/c

Suggested Defense:
X Strong NT, or any 19+
X then x is penalty
P then x is takeout
Other bids natural.
3NT overcall tends to be a tricks bid (running suit).

2NT OPENING 3'RD SEAT: 5-5 Minors. 5-12 HCP NV. 9-12 HCP Vul.

2NT OPENING 4'th SEAT: 6C and 4D. 10-13 HCP.


3NT OPENING 1/2 seats:  4 level pre-empt in a minor. 3/4 seats: to play

4m OPENING 1/2 seats: good pre-empt in corresponding major
           3/4 seats: natural

Leads and Carding: 3 and low vs suits, 4'th vs NT. Std honor leads (A from 
AK). UDCA

Overcalls: Modified Overcall Structure. 1NT is 3 suited t/o. 6-14 HCP NV 
opposite an unpassed hand, 8-16 HCP opposite a passed hand. 
Usually 11-14 HCP (13-16 opposite a passed hand) when Vul.
Cheapist 2 jump shifts are that suit and next one. Cuebid is above and below 
suits. 
x of 1 level opening bid is 15+ opposite an unpassed hand, and 17+ otherwise.