Read the clues

Ask yourself what the opponents would do if they could see all four hands. Then look for the line that leaves them the fewest good choices.

Partnership trust is built on agreements you both understand. A simple method played well beats a complex one played badly.

• Count your sure tricks.
• Look for the extra tricks you need.
• Choose the order of play before you touch a card.

Try it: next time you are declarer, say your plan to yourself before playing from dummy.