Defense is often called the hardest part of the game, and for good reason. Signals, count, and attitude all combine to paint a picture for your partner. Here we look at practical carding agreements that turn two defenders into a coordinated unit.
Declarer play rewards patience and planning. Before touching a single card from dummy, count your winners and losers, picture the layout that gives you trouble, and build a line of play that protects against the bad breaks you can actually do something about.