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75D1 - Defence in 2nd seat -
level 1 ★
The card to play by the defence
In 2nd position on play of a small card, most often you should, play "small" so as not to give a trick to the Opp on the right..
If dummy only has 2 cards, then this rule shouldn't be used blindly. If you have an honor 3rd (K/Q or J) it's in your interest to play it even on a high card in dummy
S
W
N
E
1NT
Pass
3NT
Pass
Pass
Pass
3
9
K
6
5
Exercise 4538. In E in 2nd position, play your K on the 9 which is 2nd in dummy. The Declarer will only make 1 trick.