An endplay (also throw-in), in bridge, is a tactical play where a defender is put on lead at a strategic moment, and then has to make a play that loses one or more tricks.
Counting a hand as it develops will often enable you to avoid a losing finesse and to follow another line of play which is absolutely certain of success.
It is really a good advice for the declarer not to hurry after the lead when dummy goes down. Don’t be mislead by a world champion who immediately touches a card from dummy.
You all know the kind of player who wants to play every hand. As your partner, he will bid one suit after another if he lacks support for your suit. And if he...
The nature of the game is such that sensational plays come few and far between, but, when the occasion does arise, one should of course try to meet the challenge.
One test of a really great bridge player is the ability to link ahead in the play. Here is a hand that helped the famous Four Aces team win the Vanderbilt Cup ...
