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72DZ - Preference signal on the lead trick in a trump contract -
level 2 ★
Preference signal on the lead
When you lead trump, you can send a preference signal to your partner :
A low card shows a preference for the lowest suit
A high card shows a preference for the highest
S
W
N
E
1
Pass
2
Pass
Pass
Pass
9
5
2
K
4
2
K
J
8
3
2
Q
4
You have to lead : 2 of trump will be a preference signal for ♣ (the lowest suit). Don't lead in a doubleton when you are not sure to take the lead later on.
Preference signal on the lead
Example
S
W
N
E
1
Pass
2
Pass
Pass
Pass
K
7
5
4
K
J
2
Q
7
2
Q
9
5
You can't find a good lead...play trump. Your card will tell your partner in which suit he should replay. In this case : 7 ♠ is a clear preference for the highest of the remaining suits, ♥.