The Alarm Clock
Some believe defense to be the toughest part of the game.
Although a declarer can do all he wishes to be deceptive and misleading, defenders must weigh the pros and cons of such behavior. Pro: declarer is led astray and takes less tricks than he might otherwise do. Con: partner subjects the defense to a paucity of tricks!
This week, John Koch analyzes what a defender can do to heighten the odds of getting all the tricks available. Study his column below, and see if your partnership has such "alarm clock" signaling at your disposal.
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