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Rules for the second player to a trick
The bridge saying “second hand low” is an important mantra in the play of the cards. The
person who plays second to a trick is better to not attempt to win that trick, but to play low allowing the fourth
player ( partner) a chance to win it.
Although this strategy is intended primarily for the defense side, it is also true for declarer’s play from his own hand and dummy.
Although this strategy is intended primarily for the defense side, it is also true for declarer’s play from his own hand and dummy.
There is saying in bridge 'second person to play to a trick should play low'
and generally that is correct. Usually it is better not to win the trick but to duck in order to allow
your partner who will play 4th to the trick a chance to win it. This is generally used with reference to
the defense in a game of bridge but declarer can also benefit from using it as well.
Against a NoTrump contract look what happens if the second player Dummy to the opening lead plays high on the opening lead, Declarer will lose all 4 Club tricks
North
West
East
South
The Opening lead is 3C
This is your hand in Dummy second hand to play - which club should you play
- ♠ K 3
- ♥ Q 8 6 3
- ♦ A K 6
- ♣ J T 9 2
Play the 2C this will enable the JC to be a winner later in the game