Meckwell Escapes
Meckwell Escapes comprise an escape system for use after your side has opened 1NT and the opponents have doubled for penalty. After the double, responder bids as follows:
| Pass | Shows clubs or diamonds or both majors. Partner is required to bid 2 . |
| XX | Natural. |
| 2 | At least 4-4 in clubs and a higher suit. Partner can pass or correct to 2 asking for the higher suit. |
| 2 | At least 4-4 in diamonds and a higher suit. Partner can pass or correct to 2 asking for the higher suit. |
| 2 | Natural, at least five hearts. |
2 | Natural, at least five spades. |
Responder's rebids after the sequence
1NT X Pass! Pass
2C
| Pass | Shows at least five clubs. |
| 2 | Shows at least five diamonds. |
| 2 | Shows at least 4-4 in hearts and spades. Partner can pass or correct to spades. |
With 4-3-3-3 shape, responder can either treat his four-card suit as a five-card suit, or he can treat his four-card suit and his best 3-card suit as a two-suiter.
