The picker takes the two cards from the blind and adds them to his hand. He then must discard two cards and may choose a partner by calling an Ace before play can begin. The opposition would then lose double as well. The picker would then lose 4 points and the partner would lose 2. S hort suit is the fail suit you have the least amount of cards.
T rick one round of discards, or one hand of Sheepshead, is called a trick.
Each game of 5 handed Sheepshead is made up of six tricks. There is a graphic of these cards on the rules page. Trump cards always beat fail cards in strength, but their point values differ. Send me any additions or suggestions.