Woolsey (convention)

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Woolsey is a defensive convention used over an opposing 1NT opening, especially at matchpoints. Bids are as follows:

Double: a four-card major and a longer minor. Advancer can bid 2♣ to ask for the minor (pass or correct), 2♦ to ask for the major, or 2♥ or 2♠ to play.
2♣: Both majors (2♦ is available to ask which is better, so this bid can freely be made with 5-4 shape)
2♦: One major
2 of a major: At least 5-5 in that major and a minor. 2NT asks for the minor.
2NT: both minors

The convention was developed by Kit Woolsey.