Playhand 12
Board 12
North Deals
None Vul
A 10 9 4
A 9 6
A 9 4
J 7 2
8 5
Q J 10 8
Q 8 2
A 9 6 5
N
W E
S
Q 7 2
K 4 3
J 7 6 3
K 10 3
 
K J 6 3
7 5 2
K 10 5
Q 8 4

South plays in 2 , because N-S are playing 5 card majors and a strong NT, so North has to open with a minor suit. Plan to make 8 tricks on the Q lead

This hand illustrates the need sometimes to get the defenders to help you. Win with A and immediately lead a back. After the defender has taken their winners (2 tricks) they will have to open one of the other suits or give you a trump finesse. Suppose they lead a , win and cash A, and lead a third . Again the defender is end-played. If they play a , you do not have 3 losers in ♣ s, wheras if you play the suit you will.