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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.
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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| K Q 10 4 2 10 5 2 J 10 9 4 2 |
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?
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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| 6 4 K J 9 J 10 9 3 Q J 9 7 |
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.
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!
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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| Q 7 2 K Q 2 A 10 4 Q J 10 9 |
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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| 7 3 2 7 5 3 Q 10 9 8 7 A K |
Exercise 2161 Don't lead Ace♦ lead the King♦.
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