Woolsey convention


 * This article describes the contract bridge bidding convention.

Devised by Kit Woolsey, the convention is a defense against an opponent's one notrump opening; especially used at matchpoints. Initial bids are as follows:

The convention has similarities to Multi-Landy.

Abuses
Common abuses as described by Kit Woolsey include:


 * 3-1=4-5 distributional hands in the balancing seat regularly double, even with no 4-card major suit.
 * Strong hands, with 19 high card points plus, start with a double and then rebid 2 Notrump (or double) to try to expose a psychic bid.
 * Good 4-4=4-1 distributional hands with a stiff minor suit can start with 2.
 * Single-suited minor hands often start with double, hoping to be able to play at the two-level. These hands will pass a 2 asking bid.