Help
throwing up an airball, here.
Pure theory, am interested in opinions.
the theory I am thinking about is an opening lead situation, where a trump lead, might be---but is not clearly right.
"When in doubt, don't lead trump if you cannot lead them again." i.e., axx, ax, xxx, or any sequence, but not kxx, etc.
I understand there are other factors, but looking for a general rule, here.
any takers?
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lead trump? defense
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Posted 2009-May-05, 19:41
"Bidding Spades to show spades can work well." (Kenberg)
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Posted 2009-May-06, 03:40
The main rule is "listen to the auction". When the auction calls for a trump lead, that lead is usually right, regardless of your holding. Example:
1♠ 1NT
2♥ pass
Holding something like
KJ9x
Axx
Qxx
Qxx
the trump lead should be right, given you have good chances of scoring some spade tricks after trumps are pulled. Same if you had, say, Kxx or Qxx of hearts.
1♠ 1NT
2♥ pass
Holding something like
KJ9x
Axx
Qxx
Qxx
the trump lead should be right, given you have good chances of scoring some spade tricks after trumps are pulled. Same if you had, say, Kxx or Qxx of hearts.
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Posted 2009-May-06, 04:26
"The lower the level of the doubled partial, the faster you lead a thrumph."
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Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
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We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
Do not underestimate the power of the dark side. Or the ninth trumph.
Best Regards Ole Berg
_____________________________________
We should always assume 2/1 unless otherwise stated, because:
- If the original poster didn't bother to state his system, that means that he thinks it's obvious what he's playing. The only people who think this are 2/1 players.
Gnasher
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