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| (i) | A x x | (ii) | A J x x | (iii) | K J x x | (iv) | A K J x | (v) | 9 8 3 |
| K J x x | K x x | A x x | x x x | K Q 7 4 |
The best chance for three tricks is to cash A, K and then lead up to J x. In (v) run the 9 and cover if East plays the J or 10.
2) Eight card combination :
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(i)
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A
J x x
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(ii)
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K
J x x
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(iii)
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K
9 x
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K
9 x x
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A
9 x x
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A
J x x x
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Your best chance of losing just one trick is to begin with the high card in the hand that includes the J and lead up to K 9 or A 9. If the opponent ducks, you insert the 9.
3) Nine card combination (exercise): Try this
| North | You | West leads | against |
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| K | 10 | A | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | |||||||||||||
| 10 | 6 | 2 | A | K | 9 | ||||||||||||||||
| A | Q | 6 | K | Plan your play. | |||||||||||||||||
| A | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | K | 9 | |||||||||||||||
Note:
This module covers in great detail the safety playing techniques
in
a) Paying a premium for insurance against unfavorable breaks in various combinations
b) Overtaking and unblocking
c) Ducking or throwing a loser on a loser to maintain or sever communication
d) Avoidance