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How to signal when a new suit is played in a NT contract
How to signal when a new suit is played in a NT contract.
When he plays a new suit, the leader's partner uses the same signal system :
He plays :
Example : You are South. West plays 3 NT. Your partner has led ♠. But it appeared ♠ is not a good suit for your camp. When you take the lead, you want to play ♣. Which card do you choose ?
When he plays a new suit, the leader's partner uses the same signal system :
He plays :
- The 4th best card in a long suit with an honor
- The 2nd card in an honorless suit
- The highest card out of 3 low cards
- The middle card out of 3 cards including an honor
Example : You are South. West plays 3 NT. Your partner has led ♠. But it appeared ♠ is not a good suit for your camp. When you take the lead, you want to play ♣. Which card do you choose ?
S | W | N | E |
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1 |
1 |
X |
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Pass |
1NT |
Pass |
2 |
Pass |
3NT |
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NT contract. How to signal when a new suit is played by the leader of the 1st trick.
The 1st trick leader doesn't follow the same rules when playing a new suit. When in doubt, the partner will consider a low card as encouraging.
Example : You are defending in a NT contract.You have previously led 3 ♣..... During game, you are in hand and wish your partner will replay ♣ for you. ♠ is the only option if you want your partner to take the lead.
The 1st trick leader doesn't follow the same rules when playing a new suit. When in doubt, the partner will consider a low card as encouraging.
Example : You are defending in a NT contract.You have previously led 3 ♣..... During game, you are in hand and wish your partner will replay ♣ for you. ♠ is the only option if you want your partner to take the lead.
S | W | N | E |
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1 |
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Pass |
1 |
Pass |
1NT |
Pass |
3NT |
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Quiz 8
♠. Denying the suit... When your partner is in hand, he will replay in your lead suit : ♣.
♠. Denying the suit... When your partner is in hand, he will replay in your lead suit : ♣.
♣. During a NT play, you play a new suit. Follow the same rule as if you lead the 1st trick : the 4th best card (with an honor)