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Detail specifications 71AH - Level 2 ★

Leading with a sequence

Leading with a sequence.
Favour the most aggressive lead. With a sequence containing one or several honors. The general rule is "lead from a sequence in your strongest and shortest suit." In a trump contract, you can be less strict on sequence quality.

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Exercise 2003 Here lead K♠ even if your sequence isn't perfect.

Leading with a sequence.
The general rule is "lead from a sequence in your strongest and shortest suit." When you have 2 sequences - which one?

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Exercise 2804 Which sequence do you choose between ♣ and CA?
CA! If your P has the King you will establish one ♦ trick, this won't be the case with a ♣ lead.

Leading with a sequence
Rules although made to be followed, shouldn't stop us from thinking! In the example below, a ♥ lead isn't one that's going to make the most tricks!

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Exercise 3680 Lead with Q♦. Your P has zero points (your Opps around 26HCP and you have 14HCP). He can't have the Ace♥. You may be able to establish a ♦ trick and keep open the possibility of 2 ♥ tricks.

Leading with 2 stiff honors.

Respect the general rule ... only if you have stiff Ace and King!
With stiff Ace and King, lead the King first, when your P sees the Ace played next he'll understand that it's a doubleton!< /li>

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Exercise 2161 Don't lead Ace♦ lead the King♦.

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Leading with a sequence

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