Bridge Defense Flashcards
What should you lead against NT?
with perfect sequence of 3 or more cards lead top card
with a broken sequence of 3 or more cards lead top card
from an interior sequence
From an interior sequence, lead the top of touching honors
from a holding of 4 or more cards containing at least one honor (not a sequence of 3) lead the fourth-best card
from a holding of 3 cards containing 1 honor or 2 non-touching honors lead the bottom card
from 3 cards containing touching honors lead the top honor
lead the top card from a doubleton
What should you lead from 3 or 4 small cards?
top card with 3; second best card with 4
Do you lead the same card for a suit contract as for a NT contract?
yes with 2 exceptions 1. do not underlead an ace 2. lead the higher of touching honors
What is an attitude signal?
when partner leads to a trick, and you have the opportunity to signal, play a high card to encourage that suit or a low card to discourage.
What is a count signal?
When declarer leads to a trick and you have the opportunity to signal, play a high card to show an even number of cards in the suit or a low card to show an odd number.
If partner leads a spot card and dummy has no honor in the suit, why is it recommended for third hand to play high?
to prevent declarer from winning an undeserved trick and you may promote one or more of your partner’s cards.
when partner has lead a high spot card, denying an honor, and you hold one honor (not the ace), should you play this card in third position?
No
when playing in third seat and you have cards of equal value, which card should you play?
the lower or lowest
in third seat when your top card can beat dummy’s honor, and dummy plays low, what should you do?
play your second highest card when it is nine or higher when the dummy plays low.
when leading against a NT contract what 2 things must you consider?
the chance of setting up tricks in the suit and the risk of giving away a trick. Leading from Q J !0 5 meets both concerns.
when leading against a NT contract, should you lead your strongest suit if it has been bid by the opponents?
No
When leading against NT and your hand is very weak, should you lead your longest suit?
No, it may be better to lead one of your shorter suits in the hope it might be a good suit for partner.
What should be your lead against 6NT?
a passive lead - do not lead away from an honor.
if you held S K Q 8 5 2, what would you lead against NT? what would you lead against a suit contract
K (top of touching honors) for suit contract; 5 (fourth from longest and strongest) for NT
