Source: BridgeBum
Reverse Drury is a variation of the Drury convention. In keeping with the principle of fast arrival, it reverses the meanings of opener’s 2and 2
/
rebids. After opening 1
in third or fourth seat and getting a 2
Drury response, opener can rebid as follows:
Opener’s Rebid | Meaning |
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A normal opening bid (12+ points) |
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A sub-minimum hand (10-12 points) |
All other bids | Natural, with normal opening values (12+ points) |
After opening 1 and hearing 2
:
Opener’s Rebid | Meaning |
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A normal opening bid |
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Natural, 4+ hearts, but does not guarantee a full opening bid |
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A sub-minimum hand |
All other bids | Natural, with at least normal opening values |
Examples
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West Pass Pass All Pass |
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East Pass Pass |
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- Drury, showing 3+ hearts and 10-12 points.
- Showing minimum strength. (Playing “normal” Drury, this would show a sound opening bid.)
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West Pass Pass Pass All Pass |
North Pass 2 ![]() 3 ![]() |
East Pass Pass Pass |
South 1 ![]() 2 ![]() 4 ![]() |
- Drury, showing 3+ spades and 10-12 points.
- Showing a sound opening bid. (Playing “normal” Drury, this would show a minimum hand.)
- A natural help-suit game try.
- Bidding game with good clubs.