As South, answer each question about the play.
Assuming a 3-1 trump break, how many sure tricks can you win?
What is the critical suit that you hope to force an opponent to lead?
After winning the opening lead, how many rounds of trumps will you lead?
Does it matter which opponent has three spades?
Which side suit will you lead first?
Which side suit will you lead next?
Which suit do you expect to lead to put an opponent on lead?
How would you rate your chances to succeed?
Quit
Assuming a 2-1 trump break, how many sure tricks can you win?
Do you plan to take the club finesse?
Do you plan to take the spade finesse?
Which suit will you ruff before the endplay?
Which suit (if led by an opponent) might give you the contract?
Will you cash your top clubs before the endplay?
How many hearts will you cash before the endplay?
© 1994 Richard Pavlicek
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