Convention: Drury

Source:  Drury is a conventional 2 response by a passed hand after partner opens 1 or 1 in third or fourth seat. The 2 bid is artificial, showing a limit raise with 10-12 support points and 3+ card support. Playing Drury, responder can keep the bidding low at the 2-level instead of making a jump raise. Since many partnerships open light in third or fourth seat, responder wants to bid conservatively opposite a weak hand. After opening 1 and hearing a 2 response, opener’s rebids are:

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

After opening 1 and hearing 2:

Opener’s Rebid	Meaning
2	A sub-minimum hand
2	Natural, 4+ hearts, but does not guarantee a full opening bid
2	A normal opening bid
All other bids	Natural, with at least normal opening values

	North			South
	864			AJ92
	AKT			QJ987
	K752			6
	T83			QJ2
West Pass Pass Pass	North Pass 2 (1) 2 (3)		East Pass Pass All Pass	South 1 2 (2)

1. Drury, showing 3+ hearts and 10-12 points.
2. Showing minimum strength.
3. Signing off.