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The Impact of Opening Leads Against Notrump Contracts
To make the best of this strategic advantage, the defenders
can apply well-thought-out maxims for making the frst move.
This book takes a closer look at the oldest maxim on defense,
and why it has stood the test of time. It also highlights fve
exceptions which are easy to remember once you know the
reasoning behind them.
There’s more to developing and taking tricks, however, than
just having the opening lead. The defenders need to imitate
the way the declarer takes tricks, and this includes recognizing
the importance of entries. This is often overlooked on defense.
You’ll see many examples of how the defenders can make the
most of a good lead.