Woodgroves 2

by John-Hallvard Woodgrove

These responses are adjusted to fit with Woodgroves Multi. You can of course use this convention even if you don't use Woodgroves Multi, but then 3/3 don't promise a side suit and 3NT shows a balanced 25-27 HCP. Are you one of those who become afraid when you have 2 long suits and your partner opens with a strong 2? Maybe these responses are the answer to you prayers.

RESPONSES TO 2 OPENING:

• 2: 0-5 HCP, or 6 HCP+ and waiting (may well be unbalanced).
• 2NT: At least 5-5 in the minor suits.
• 3: At least 5-5 in and
• 3: At least 5-5 in and
• 3NT: At least 5-5 in and

REBIDS AFTER 2 - 2:

• 2/: Natural (After which a 2NT response = 6 HCP+).
• 2NT: Strong NT (20-21 / 22-24 / ?-?).
• 3/: 5+card with side suit.
• 3/: 5+card. Game forcing.
• 3NT: 9/10 playing tricks. Unbalanced hand.

FURTHER BIDDING AFTER: 2-2 3-3(asking for side suit):

Bid your side suit (3NT=)

2-2 3-3(asking for side suit): Bid your side suit (3= , 3NT=S)

NOTE! Because H rebid from the responder is conventional in this sequence (asking for side suit), 3NT shows hearts: 3NT=5+ (3=5+ as usual)