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Detail specifications 72QA - Level 3 ★
What to replay in a NT contract
Signalling : the defender replays a suit (already played)
Most of the time, during the play, the signal system is the card count (odd/even) when the defender replays a suit (the lead suit for instance).
Example
You are defending in a NT contract ; your partner has led Q ♣, the declarer has captured with his K. You have played your 8 to deny the suit. You later take the lead. You want to play ♣. Which card do you choose ?
Most of the time, during the play, the signal system is the card count (odd/even) when the defender replays a suit (the lead suit for instance).
Example
You are defending in a NT contract ; your partner has led Q ♣, the declarer has captured with his K. You have played your 8 to deny the suit. You later take the lead. You want to play ♣. Which card do you choose ?
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♣. During game, strictly give the card count of your remaining cards.