As a defender, you want to set up a crossfire between you and your teammate. Try to keep the lead in front of the picker. Four player rules Each player gets 7 cards, with four left in the blind. 3 against 1. Burying 4 cards is a strategy in itself.
People can risk picking on weak trump hands and bury points.
OR Another option is to have Queen of Clubs and 7 Diamonds partner. OR Another option is partners are determined when the first 2 queens are played. Six player rules There are several ways to play. Another way to play is each player gets five cards, with two left in the blind. Typically the jack of diamonds identifies one partner.