But if they muff it, it was a good idea. 31 Needs a Little Adjustment. If you usually play with strong partners, you have to make adjustments when your partner is merely above average, as all partners claim to be. Everyone knows there is only one way to stop enemy ruffs. If you can do it yourself, don't leave it up to Partner.
Many players take pride in their ability to avoid bags.
I'd rather have such players as opponents than as partners. There's Always an Exception. When presented with a ruff and sluff, it's usually best that the ruff is taken by the player who is short in spades. Usually is not always. The Endgame at Nil.