Second hand low
When you play second to a trick, a low card is usually best: your partner still plays after you. Learn this classic rule with a puzzle. Winning tricks · lesson 1 of 3.
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East has led a low heart, and you play second. Your partner, North, still plays after you, and so does West.
Playing your king now wastes it if West has the ace. A low card keeps your king for later and lets your partner try to win.
You’re second to play.
Try it: Play the classic second-hand card.
Second to play? Play low and let your partner do the work.