[blml] Sykes and Mist Beads [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]

[John Probst]

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Subject: Re: [blml] Sykes and Mist Beads [SEC=UNOFFICIAL]


> Wayne Burrows:
>
>>You seem to have snipped this:
>>
>>"Of course all of these bids will be anticipated when the players
>>are simply told in advance that they are in use."
>
> Richard Hills:
>
> In my opinion this is wrenching the word "anticipated" out of
> context.
>
> Furthermore, in my opinion, "understanding" a 0-8 hcp Fert is more
> than noting the criteria for its use; it also involves an
> understanding of which possible defence to the Fert is most
> sensibly suited for the partnership to employ.
>
I do not believe that the Law requires us to know how to defend a fert. The 
SO is responsible for regulating the use of a fert. I do agree that where 
the meaning of a call could be anticipated then no real need for pre-alerts 
exists. eg I'd expect partnerships to know about plastic club; strong club; 
short club; etc without pre-alert. I'd also expect partnerships to pre-alert 
some of these, but would not view it as an offence unless the SO had 
regulated its use, or put it into an pre-alertable category.  John
>
> Best wishes
>
> Richard James Hills