Basic terms Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
Q
Fit
A
8 cards in a single suit between partnering hands
2
Q
Finesse
A
Play a low card to draw out high honor cards so your lower ranking honor cards become sure winners
3
Q
When does dummy go down?
A
After the auction closes and the first card is played
4
Q
A
5
Q
A
5
Q
What’s the first thing you do when you look at your hand? Second? Third?
A
- Make sure there’s 13 cards
- Count high card points
- Count quick tricks
6
Q
How many high card points is each card worth?
A
A - 4
K - 3
Q - 2
J - 1
8
Q
Quick trick values
A
AK - 2
AQ - 1.5
A - 1
Kx - .5
9
Q
A
10
Q
One over one
A
Opener bids at the 1 level, responder bids at the 1 level
11
Q
Fit
A
12
Q
Stopper
A
A combination of cards that prevent your opponents from taking all the tricks in a suit.
Ex: A, Kx, Qxx, Jxxx
