Trump low, and only when it counts

Spades are your most valuable cards. Learn to trump with your smallest spade, and not to trump a trick your partner is winning. Winning tricks · lesson 3 of 3.

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West led the ace of hearts. You have no hearts, and you’re last to play.

Try it: Win the trick as cheaply as you can.

This time your partner, North, led the ace of hearts and is winning. You have no hearts.

Try it: What should you play?

Trump cheaply, and only when your team needs the trick.

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