Basic Bidding – Lesson 3

Playing in a Notrump Contract - Answers

Exercise 1 – Trick Development (Promotion)

a) 2

b) 2

c) 1

d) 1

Exercise 2 – Trick Development (Length)

a) 3-2; 1

b) 3-1; 2

c) 3-2; 3

d) 4-2; 0

Exercise 3 – Attitude Signals

a) Partner does not hold the ♥K but does hold the ♥J and either the ♥10 or ♥9.

b) You like partner’s lead. You play the 8 to encourage partner to continue the suit.

c) You do not like partner’s lead. You play the ♥2 to discourage partner from continuing.