Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-05-05
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pOne doubles q no trump, relying upon HIS
partner to lead him a heart, when he can
gain the lead with his ace and make his
clubs; but II the outside ace is in either OF
the other suits, then he cannot double. for,
not being able to win his partners heart
lead, the adversaries are likely to make
seven or more consecutive tricks.
To double heart, diamond or club make
the player should hold at least four of the
trump suit, including two honors; he should
be able to count five possible tricks in his
hand.
The make of spades. being a confession Of
weakness, is the only one which can be
doubled without trump strength, but with
good cards in the other suits. However,
many players have & reckless habit of
doubling spades when they have fair
hand. without regard to how many or what
spades they hold. 1t is dangerous to double
when holding but two or three small spades
tionally strong, for the opponents may real
ly have long, strong trump suit with
which they can win with the aces and kings
which you have been counting upon for
tricks One should hold three or more
spades, including one good honor, and be
certain of at least four tricks when doubling
a spade
Before doubling any make be sure to note
the score. If the adyersary's score Is such
that the odd trick without doubling will not
give them the game, but If doubled one
trick will put them out, then do not double
unless holding seven sure tricks. But If the
odd trick, without doubling will give the
adversaries the game, but you need two or
three then 1t is wise to double with good
fighting chance. as, If they do go out 1t
matters little If they get a trick or two
more.
Rebuilding.
To redouble a no trump you should hold
a. long. established suit and protection In
the other three suits.
To redouble declared trump you should
hold six nDSitiy4 tricks nnScibIa
seventh.
Leading When Partner Has Doubled.
II your partner he's doubled a no trump,
lead with your best heart; If 1t wins, follow
1t with your next best. If you do not hold
a heart, lead your best suit-your partner is
as likely to win trick in that as in any
other suit.
If dummy declares hearts, diamonds or
clubs and your partner doubles, lead your
best trump. Your partner has the advan-
tage of position, playing after the making
hand, but If the dealer has made the trump
and your partner doubles, open your hand
regularly without regard to your partners
doubling. trump lead from you In this
case would put your partner in bad posi-
ton, being overplayed by the strong trump
hand.
There is no fixed law as to what you shall
lead when your partner doubles q spade
make. II you hold but one or two spades
the chances are he doubled upon length in
trumps, so lead them to him, and If you
hold four or more spades you had better
lead them, as he probably has good suit
cards. But If your trumps are such that
you prefer to be led up to in them, then you
may open plain suit. And remember that
a heart is rarely a bad lead up to a hand
that has passed the make.
When your partner has doubled, and the
adversaries have redoubled. you should still
lead your best heart in a no trumper; and,
IL dummy was the maker, your best trump
in declared trump.
When a make is doubled either by the
leader or pone the dealer knows the
strength against him lies in the doubling
hand. and he should keep that In mind
throughout the play of the hand.