31 comments on “Play and Defense Practice for Beginners #5”
@Anonymous there is no point in playing the Q toward a singleton ace as you give up a trick, you make 2 tricks regardless by cashing Ace then using the QJ to force the K.
By ducking it, the declarer doesnt need to replay the suit and can now switch retaining the entry and communication.
Love the quiz. It made me think and then getting answers is very useful. I would have liked to know what contract we were dealing with in more of the hands and the bidding as the play of cards changes depending on those specifics. If I think I will not get a chance to play my ace unless I do it immediately (singleton or void in opponents possible) I grab it immediately. Loved the discussions. Thanks
Hand 4 is wrong in theory (always save your cover for the LAST honour coming out of dummy if you can) and in practice. Covering loses if partner has the Ace, as declarer can now lead toward the J to set it up. Covering loses if declarer is 'flying a kite' with the stiff Ace. Covering loses if declarer has Ace+ in the suit and needs the J to be the head of an extended menace for a later squeeze. The only gain in covering the first round is the unlikely case of you being thrown in late in the play while your partner has the 9 (not singleton).
Deal no. 4. - I feel that DQ covering is wrong answer. If DJ is played next round then cover.
Deal no.10 - Feel instead of under-leading trump Ace, would have selected option of playing HA & back low heart. That would have more effect about preventing ruffing in dummy. HA is not an option available in given deal.
Hand 4. Don't cover. In general, you should not cover a supported honor. Here your K 10 is over Dummy J and Declarer will get only 2 tricks either way. Gives bad idea to say that No is Incorrect
Definitely would love to see more hands like this. It is very interesting to see expert analysis after we bid. I do however agree that I don’t see them expert analysis on hand for what is correct. If you don’t play the K, you have a card over the J
The answer given to Hand 4 is wrong. If declarer has Axx you will always make a trick whether you duck or not (unless you are end-played). Ducking costs nothing but if declarer has 3 small you have just given him a trick by covering since he can now lead toward the J.
@Anonymous there is no point in playing the Q toward a singleton ace as you give up a trick, you make 2 tricks regardless by cashing Ace then using the QJ to force the K.
By ducking it, the declarer doesnt need to replay the suit and can now switch retaining the entry and communication.
Love the quiz. It made me think and then getting answers is very useful. I would have liked to know what contract we were dealing with in more of the hands and the bidding as the play of cards changes depending on those specifics. If I think I will not get a chance to play my ace unless I do it immediately (singleton or void in opponents possible) I grab it immediately. Loved the discussions. Thanks
good practise
Great format!
This is a good addition! Like it!
I really like this kind of practice. Never had it before.
#4 I disagree with answer, you should NOT cover the q with ur K, singleton ace could be behind ur K. You should save the k to cover the J later on.
Excellent practice questions
Really enjoyed the games. Excellent.
Enjoyed!! want more!!!
Did this for the first time a while back and got 2 correct but this time got 8 correct, so my Bridge must be improving. Thanks
Thank you
Fun
Enjoyed ,keep it coming
As a beginner we were told not to lead away from an Ace?
Can someone explain.
Hand 4 is wrong in theory (always save your cover for the LAST honour coming out of dummy if you can) and in practice. Covering loses if partner has the Ace, as declarer can now lead toward the J to set it up. Covering loses if declarer is 'flying a kite' with the stiff Ace. Covering loses if declarer has Ace+ in the suit and needs the J to be the head of an extended menace for a later squeeze. The only gain in covering the first round is the unlikely case of you being thrown in late in the play while your partner has the 9 (not singleton).
Hand. 4. Cover 2nd of touching honours
Hand 4. Cover 2nd of 2 touching honours
Deal no. 4. - I feel that DQ covering is wrong answer. If DJ is played next round then cover.
Deal no.10 - Feel instead of under-leading trump Ace, would have selected option of playing HA & back low heart. That would have more effect about preventing ruffing in dummy. HA is not an option available in given deal.
Hand 4. Don't cover. In general, you should not cover a supported honor. Here your K 10 is over Dummy J and Declarer will get only 2 tricks either way. Gives bad idea to say that No is Incorrect
We were told not to lead a trump, as it then takes away your partners trumps and that lessens an opportunity to trmp in on a suit.
Really like the opportunity to try these hands, and then see the discussion
Definitely would love to see more hands like this. It is very interesting to see expert analysis after we bid. I do however agree that I don’t see them expert analysis on hand for what is correct. If you don’t play the K, you have a card over the J
Good analysis
Like that you get the answers straight away! Thanks.
I agree with relawrenceca965969a6 and david m shipman about Hand 4.
Enjoyed your questions. More of these please 👏
Hand 4 i think not covering Q is better option because declarer might have a stiff or partner has ace.
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The answer given to Hand 4 is wrong. If declarer has Axx you will always make a trick whether you duck or not (unless you are end-played). Ducking costs nothing but if declarer has 3 small you have just given him a trick by covering since he can now lead toward the J.
More like these please…..
This was fun!!