Leading From a Weak Hand Against 3 NT by Matthias Huberschwiller

In this quiz, you will be on lead against 3 NT contracts, but you won't have a lot of points.

Will you find all the right leads?

Good luck!

Question 1

Your Hand
♠ 9 6 3 2
♥ Q 7 4 2
♦ 8 2
♣ 10 6 3

Q: 1 - What do you lead as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1 NT
Pass	3 NT	Pass	Pass
Pass

A: ♥2 - The sequence suggests that a major-suit lead would be better. Lead from your Queen of Hearts. It's a better shot than your four small Spades.

Your result so far:

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Question 2

Your Hand
♠ J 9 6 5 2
♥ 4 3
♦ 9 6 2
♣ 8 5 4

Q: 2 - What do you lead as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	1♥	1 NT
Pass	3 NT	Pass	Pass
Pass

A: ♥4 - Leading your own suit is not a good idea. You don't have the entries to get back on lead even if you manage to set the Spades up.

Lead your partner's suit, and choose the highest card from a doubleton.

Your result so far:

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Question 3

Your Hand
♠ 10 8 6 5 2
♥ 8 5
♦ 7 6 3
♣ 7 6 2

Q: 3 - What do you lead as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1 NT
Pass	2♣	Double	2♥
Pass	3 NT	Pass	Pass
Pass

A: ♣2 - Your partner has doubled Stayman, asking for a Club lead. You need to lead his suit.

Lead a low Club to show at least 3 cards in that suit.

Your result so far:

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Question 4

Your Hand
♠ J 3
♥ 8 7 4 2
♦ Q 9 6 3
♣ 9 6 4

Q: 4 - What do you lead as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1 NT
Pass	3 NT	Pass	Pass
Pass

A: ♥7 - Lead your 4-card major. That's better than leading a minor on this bidding sequence as East-West will usually have length in the minors.

Your result so far:

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Question 5

Your Hand
♠ 9 8 2
♥ 7 6 5 4 3 2
♦ 10 9
♣ 9 6

Q: 5 - What do you lead as South?

South	West	North	East
-	-	-	1 NT
Pass	3 NT	Pass	Pass
Pass

A: ♠8 - Leading Hearts would be pointless as you wouldn't be able to cash the long cards even if your partner has the A K Q!

You should try and set up partner's hand, and the suit he's favorite to hold at least five cards in is Spades.

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