Partner | Opp 1 | You | Opp 2 | |||
1NT | Dbl | ? |
Partner | Opp 1 | You | Opp 2 | |||
1NT | Pass | Pass | Dbl | |||
? |
After the opposing double, the "wriggle" bids as follows.
Meaning | |
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Pass | Natural, weak. |
Redouble | Natural. Shows a good, balanced hand interested in playing 1NT redoubled. |
2 | One of the following hand types:
If the opponents do double, then the 2 bidder can either pass (with clubs) or show a two-suiter:
|
2 | 5+ diamonds, non-forcing. |
2 | 5+ hearts, non-forcing. |
2 | 5+ spades, non-forcing. |
The 2 bid is pretty creative, but what I dislike about the Staveley Wriggle is the inability to show clubs + another suit. Most escape systems can't show a weak 4333 hand, and the Staveley Wriggle is no exception. But it compounds the problem with its inability to show any 4432 distribution that includes 4 clubs.
The Staveley Wriggle originated in the UK, where a "wriggle" system for 1NT-doubled has the same meaning as an "escape" or "runout" system in the U.S. It was presumably invented by Stuart Staveley, former vice president of the English Bridge Union and long-time bridge player.
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