As South, answer each question about the play.
How many sure tricks?
Which cards are your threats? (suit order)
On which round do you win the A? (1 2 3)
What is the best play? A. Lead clubs first B. Lead diamonds first C. Lead spades first
Is it safe to give up the lead early?
What is the best play? A. Lead the Q from your hand B. Lead the 3 and finesse the nine C. Run the clubs immediately
Quit
On which round do you win the A? (1 2)
What is the best play? A. Lead all your trumps B. Win A-K and ruff a spade C. Give up a club trick
Which threat suit contains a crucial entry?
What is the best play? A. Lead all your trumps B. A; club ruff; lead all your trumps C. Win three diamonds then lead trumps
How many trumps do you lead immediately?
What is the best play? A. Diamond ruff; finish trumps B. Diamond ruff; heart ruff; finish trumps C. Lead the Q and let it ride
What is the best play? A. Run the clubs then the diamonds B. Run the clubs then the hearts C. Run the hearts then the clubs
© 1990 Richard Pavlicek