Ask any American bridge player to name the most feared partnership in the country, and you are virtually certain to receive the answer Jeff Mecstroth and Eric Rodwell.
Jumping around — using splinters to show shortness. Splinter bids are unusual jumps to show trump support and shortness (a singleton or void) in the suit bid.
Locating a missing key card by counting the opponents' cards as they are played is one of the most satisfying experiences possible at the bridge table.