As in the Mitchell, this movement has the same four basic components: N-S pairs, E-W pairs, boards and tables.
As the movement completely loses its character if the components move other than in the conventional manner, only that procedure will be outlined. The N-S pairs remain stationary throughout the event and the E-W pairs move down (up) two tables at each change while the boards move down (up) one table. The tables should be arranged in the normal sequential manner, either in one long row or in the horseshoe pattern.
Instruct the E-W pairs to move the boards as they are moving to simplify the change procedure. In the Mitchell movement the N-S pairs usually take on this responsibility, and this creates problems in getting the boards from one end of the movement to the other when the tables are arranged in a straight line.
The biggest problem with this movement is the players' habit of discussing hands they have just played, during the change. These discussions will always be about the hands the new opponents will be playing in the very next round The usual problem of overhearing the bidding at the next table is still there, but this can be overcome by using the double whist move at each change; i.e. boards down (up) two tables and the E-W pairs down (up) 4 tables. The E-W pairs should not move to a table that is still in play, for the boards being played will be those that are to be played by the moving pair on the next round.
