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Is the only correct way to play this K then low to J?
Loses to LHO holding Qx, Qxx
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Posted 2007-February-04, 23:26
It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare, it is because we do not dare that they are difficult.
Bridge should be fun!
SHAPE!
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
Bridge should be fun!
SHAPE!
"And no matter what methods you play, it is essential, for anyone aspiring to learn to be a good player, to learn the importance of bidding shape properly." (MH)
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Posted 2007-February-04, 23:38
jillybean2, on Feb 5 2007, 12:26 AM, said:
K52
AJ976
Is the only correct way to play this K then low to J?
Loses to LHO holding Qx, Qxx
tyia
AJ976
Is the only correct way to play this K then low to J?
Loses to LHO holding Qx, Qxx
tyia
You can always lead the six and duck if 2nd hand plays low. It tends to freak people out, but it's 100% guaranteed to give you 3 heart tricks.
If you need 4 or 5 heart tricks, I think the normal way is the only play.
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Posted 2007-February-05, 07:19
Well yes but that's a horribly innefficient way of doing it.
Unless your playing for 5 tricks, I think you should cash the Ace first. It will also give you 3 tricks from every possible combination, but also let you make 4 on all layouts except QT8x(x) with LHO or QT8xx with RHO.
The correct play for 5 tricks is cashing the K and hooking the J.
Unless your playing for 5 tricks, I think you should cash the Ace first. It will also give you 3 tricks from every possible combination, but also let you make 4 on all layouts except QT8x(x) with LHO or QT8xx with RHO.
The correct play for 5 tricks is cashing the K and hooking the J.
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Posted 2007-February-05, 14:53
Playing for max tricks, if LHO falsecards too often from Tx, K then low to the 9 is something to be considered. Hook J is correct vs. best defense.
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