A K Q x x x
\n8 7 6<\/span>
\nQ 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/strong>Primer: Promote Side Suit<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nPitch loser on third trick \u2013 do not ruff<\/strong><\/td>\n J 3 2
\nQ 4 3<\/span>
\nQ J 10 9
\nA 3 2<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n
\n<\/strong> J 10 9\u2026<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n |
\nA K \u2026<\/span> <\/strong> <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n Pitch loser on third trick \u2013 do not ruff<\/strong> <\/strong> <\/td>\n A K Q 10
\n5<\/span>
\nA K 4 3 2
\n6 5 4<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n General Clues to Employ End Play Tactics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- You have nothing to lose by trying<\/strong><\/li>\n
- You require an extra trick (to make contract\u2026)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Beware of \u201cDangerous Opponent
\nBased on bidding, play, tenace holdings<\/strong><\/li>\n- Mirrored side suit shape and extra trump)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Counting and discards<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Timing: The critical element<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Know when to throw opponent in<\/strong><\/li>\n
- First eliminate opponents\u2019 side suit options<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Throw-in & End Play: Loser On Loser<\/strong><\/p>\n Why use Loser On Loser tactic here?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Throw non-dangerous opponent into lead<\/strong><\/li>\n
- You lack \u201cassist\u201d cards (intermediate spots)<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Force opponent to help you !<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
How to execute Throw-in \/ End Play<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n| <\/td>\n | A K 3 2<\/strong><\/td>\n| <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| <\/td>\n | 5 4<\/strong><\/td>\n| <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n 13 \u2013 (4 + 2) = 7, place long opponent with 4+ long suit in the lead<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Ruff third card, throw loser on fourth card<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n\n\n| <\/td>\n | A K 2<\/strong><\/td>\n| <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n | <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n | \n| <\/td>\n | J 4 3<\/strong><\/td>\n| <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Only one opponent can win with Queen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Hopefully, non-dangerous opponent wins<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other possibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Consider opponents bidding<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Evaluate lead \u2013 top of sequence<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Watch cards, look for eventual void<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Count suits, make deductions<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Consider signals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Loser on Loser Summary: End Play \u2013 Throw in<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Dangerous Opponent<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Ruffing<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Promotion<\/strong><\/li>\n
- Timing<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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