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Having placed key cards, force defender to lead away from one
To succeed, understanding of entries, counting, and timing must all combine
While constructing plan, remain alert to later entry problems
As declarer, take time to check plan for potential weaknesses
Repeating cue-bid allows correct player to declare 3NT
Leave decisions until as much information as possible has been gathered
Simple solution missed as players fail to check likely defensive actions
Forcing declarer to shorten trump holding only way to defeat contract
Reluctance to lead agreed suit strongly suggests opponents holding headed by ace
Regardless of outcome of finesse, overall success is ensured
Never assume that opponents are mindless; most plays are made for good reason
A nine offers salvation to an otherwise ill-fated declarer
Declarer establishes no-win situation for unwary opponents
Even your opponents can establish a long suit for you; just time your opportunity well
Once set on suit establishment play, reject opportunities to ruff also
Excellent technique places opponent in defensive vice
Opponent’s discards signpost ways to ‘impossible’ ninth trick
Correct planning and trump control vital for success
Restriction of opposition manoeuvres ensures success
What was not bid indicates winning distribution for declarer
Attack trumps whenever opponents show trump length and shortages
Leave opponents only losing options to ensure key suit is successfully breached
Even if winners will be ruffed, establishing long suit is crucial to success
Defender: if awkward discard looms, occlude discomfort by making it early on
Discard plays offering close to no chance; embrace unlikely, but possible, opportunities
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