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Detail specifications 71AR - Level 2 ★
Leading with P's suit (trump contract)
Leading odd-even in P's suit on a trump contract.
Is often a good lead, but not always. First of all, think about "The General Rules of leading"
Is often a good lead, but not always. First of all, think about "The General Rules of leading"
- It's better to avoid leading in P's suit especially when you have the ace in his suit.
- Singleton or doubletons can sometimes turn out to be better leads than that of P's suit!
- Leading from the top of a sequence is sometimes just as efficient.
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Exercise 2067 4♥ No problem leading is P's suit with a high-low card count!
Avoid leading under an ace, even when it's your P's suit.
If the King is with your P, it's rare that these 2 tricks will vanish. However, if the Opp has the King then why give him a present!
If the King is with your P, it's rare that these 2 tricks will vanish. However, if the Opp has the King then why give him a present!
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Exercise 2068 Don't lead with Ace♥ or under your Ace. Lead 7♣ - you're not giving anything away.
Leading from top a sequence can also be better than leading in P's suit..
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Exercise 2070 Lead Q♣. Leading from a 3 card honor sequence is the best.
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