Two-Way Reverse Drury

Two-Way Reverse Drury is a variation of the Drury convention. It allows a passed hand to show 3- and 4-card limit raises after partner opens 1 or 1. After partner opens 1/ in third or fourth seat, responder's bids are as follows.

Response to 1/	Meaning
2	Artificial, 10-12 points with exactly 3-card support
2	Artificial, 10-12 points with 4+ card support

After opening 1 and a 2 response:

Opener's Rebid	Meaning
2	A sound opening bid (12+ points)
2	A weak hand (10-12 points)
All other bids	Natural, with normal opening values (12+ points)

After opening 1 and a 2 response:

Opener's Rebid	Meaning
2	A weak hand (10-12 points)
All other bids	Natural, with normal opening values (12+ points)

After opening 1 and a 2 response:

Opener's Rebid	Meaning
2	A sound opening bid
2	Natural, 4+ hearts, but does not guarantee a full opening bid
2	A weak hand
All other bids	Natural, with normal opening values

After opening 1 and a 2 response:

Opener's Rebid	Meaning
2	Natural, 4+ hearts, but does not guarantee a full opening bid
2	A weak hand
All other bids	Natural, with normal opening values

			North			South
			864			AJ92
			AKT			QJ987
			A752			6
			T83			QJ2
		West     Pass Pass All Pass	North     Pass 2 (1)		East     Pass Pass	South     1 2 (2)

1. Two-Way Reverse Drury, showing exactly 3 hearts and 10-12 points.
2. Showing minimum strength. (Playing "normal" Drury, this would show a sound opening bid.)

			North			South
			K864			AJ952
			K632			A9
			T8			92
			A63			KQ75
		West     Pass Pass Pass	North     Pass 2 (1) 4 (3)		East     Pass Pass All Pass	South     1 3 (2)

1. Two-Way Reverse Drury, showing 4+ spades and 10-12 points.
2. Natural, promising sound opening strength.
3. Bidding game with a good club fit.