This is a great general theme. I don't think this example is so clear that it's correct to play the K. Say leader has 10, xxxxx, Kxx, Qxxx. If i play low at T1, I have easy make (I can discard on overtake and low spade return). The suggested line of playing K at T1 and ruffing high at T2 looks like one down. The theme would be clearer if dummy had more like Qxxx of spades.
@@kevinrosenberg4368 hi!! Yes! In the event of 5-2 heart break & overtake and low return pitching a diamond would do the trick. But in the event of an overtake & high spade return, you would need a low h ruff to still make - in the end it boils down to how you read the hearts to break (I guess 5-2 is indeed more probable)
This is a great general theme. I don't think this example is so clear that it's correct to play the K.
Say leader has 10, xxxxx, Kxx, Qxxx. If i play low at T1, I have easy make (I can discard on overtake and low spade return). The suggested line of playing K at T1 and ruffing high at T2 looks like one down.
The theme would be clearer if dummy had more like Qxxx of spades.
@@kevinrosenberg4368 hi!! Yes! In the event of 5-2 heart break & overtake and low return pitching a diamond would do the trick. But in the event of an overtake & high spade return, you would need a low h ruff to still make - in the end it boils down to how you read the hearts to break (I guess 5-2 is indeed more probable)