Good Leads - Bad Leads

Wed night contracts were difficult to bid, play and defend.

Result often varied by 2 or 3 tricks on the same contract.

This indicates two things;  Poor Leads  or  Declarer not having a sound plan.

Leads in Bridge are an anathema

Lead away from an Ace or King and declarer makes extra tricks.

Occasionally, you lead your 4th best from K108654 and partner has the Q.

How is one to know ?

Hand  28 is a classic.

Those Norths leading 6 Clubs kept West to  4S.

Those who lead any diamond allowed West to make  5S or  6S.

If you would like detailed info on Leads,  email :  henwood@xtra.co.nz