(1Y)-X

The takeout double is one of the oldest conventions. Most players bid naturally to the double. However, I suggest transfer advances at 3Y+. This way, we can separate paths to suit games by strength and by length.

(1Y)-XT/O
1ZNAT NEG, 0–7, usually 4+#
1NTCONST, 8–10
2XNAT NEG, 0–9, usually 4+#
2Y!RESP, INV 4= suit with stopper, or FG
2ZMild INV, 8–12, 4+#
2NTINV, 11–12
3XINV, 10–12, 5+#
3YZ!TRF INV+, 10+, 5+ next suit
3!Ask for stopper
(1M)-XT/O
4m!Leaping Michaels, 5+oM, usually 5+#
4M!Leaping Michaels, 5+, 5+
4oMPRE, usually 7+#
5mPRE, 7+#
(1m)-XT/O
4m!Leaping Michaels, 5+, 5+
4om!Leaping Michaels, 5+M, usually 5+#
4MPRE, usually 7+#
5omPRE, 7+#