This article describes the contract bridge bidding convention.

Meckwell is a method for defending against an opposing strong one notrump (1NT) opening by intervening in the direct and passout seats. It features the following calls: CallMeaningDoubleshows a single minor or both majors; bids 2, after which the intervener corrects to his actual suit if a minor, or hearts if holding both majors2 or 2shows the bid suit and a major2 or 2shows the bid suit2NTshows the minors

The convention is named based on the common sobriquet for the partnership of Jeff Meckstroth and Eric Rodwell, who popularized it.

See also List of defenses to 1NT

References

External links BridgeGuys website