Drury
This convention is played by the responder of an opener in the third or fourth seat after 2 or 3 passed hands and only when your partner opens a major.
opener: 1 Heart or Spade responder: 2 Clubs shows 10+ points and a fit
opener's responses to his partner 2 Clubs bid:
- 2 D - shows I have a minimum hand of 10-12 points only
- 2 H/S - shows I have precisely 13 points.
- 3 H/S - shows I have precisely 14 points.
- 4 H/S - shows I have 15 plus points
If the opener has 20+ points and their partner is showing a minimum of 10 points then by playing Drury a "Slam" game could be possible. Investigate by bidding 4 NT in your response to their 2 Clubs Drury bid.
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2 Diamonds
shows opener has a min. hand of 10-12 pts.
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2 Hearts or Spades
shows opener has precisely 13 points.
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3 Hearts or Spades
shows opener has precisely 14 points.
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4 Hearts or Spades
shows opener has 15 plus points.